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How many Liverpool players might you fit in your squad for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off back-to-back wins , with a red-hot forward in their French frontman preparing for a fixture with a struggling Wolves side that are tracking for an abysmal top-flight seasons in history.

For managers who kept some of your AFCON transfers , and possess the funds to reinvest following the injury to the injured Manchester United's playmaker, consequently assets from Anfield options ought to be your top priority.

The ideal squad is chosen based on current FPL prices to comply with a £100m spending limit, as if activating a Free Hit.

A Look Back at Last Week's Squad?

Captain Manchester City's striker (32 points) , combined with the productive pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) and Liverpool's frontman propelled the selection to a handsome total – enhanced by a double-digit contribution from Fulham's defender as a substitute.

This Week's FPL Team of the Week for Gameweek 18

Keeper & Defenders

David Raya, Arsenal, goalkeeper, £6m – vs Brighton & Hove Albion (H).

The North London side's defence had a brief dip in the wake of an injury to Gabriel, yet they've recorded two shutouts over their last four matches and have nine already before the campaign's midpoint played.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in only three matches at home campaign. The strikes they conceded came from a Manchester City superstar, a wondrous effort from Richarlison , plus a late goal from Tolu Arokodare.

Jurrien Timber (£6.5m) and Piero Hincapie (£5.5m), the Gunners – vs the Seagulls (H).

We're opting for a three-pronged from the Gunners' backline.

As well as being the top defensive unit in the game, recording shutouts in more than half of their fixtures, they take on a Roberto De Zerbi's team who have failed to score in two consecutive matches.

Brighton have only managed nine goals in eight matches on the road.

The Dutch defender continues to be a steady pick every week , possessing increased offensive potential operating as right-back.

The Ecuadorian has collected defensive contribution points in his past four starts, which included a pair of shutouts.

Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool, £5.9m – vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (H).

Managers would love half a dozen Liverpool players this week if the rules permitted.

Gary O'Neil's team were shut out for the tenth occasion this season during a recent two-nil home loss to the Bees.

They have a paltry nine strikes this campaign, including a couple away from home. This is one of the safest clean sheet opportunity possible.

Omar Alderete, the Black Cats, £4m – vs Leeds United (H).

Regardless of the Yorkshire club's improved offensive form – and the form of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – I'm backing a Sunderland shutout on home soil.

That would mark their third consecutive , with the Paraguayan defender becoming an outstanding low-cost defender option. You can field him regularly across many fixtures, thanks to his consistent 'defcon' returns.

Midfielders

Mason Mount, United, £5.9m – vs Newcastle United (H).

The English midfielder will likely assume a key role at Manchester United over the coming fixtures, with their Portuguese maestro out injured.

Over the past three games, Erik ten Hag's team boast the greatest xG statistically by a comfortable distance – 8.78 compared to the next best Leeds United's 5.68.

They face a Newcastle United side who have struggled away from home – managing a single victory in seven.

The former Chelsea man may inherit a large share of the injured star's creative responsibilities, particularly on set-pieces, and could play in the number 10 role.

Florian Wirtz, the Reds, £8.1m – vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (H).

Wirtz is due a major point return , with a home match versus Wolves being an ideal scenario for that to happen.

Wirtz has posted points in three out of four recent fixtures – a pair of assists plus a defensive contribution performance.

In that period he's made 10 chances, a team-high among all his teammates, while his expected goals totals 0.88.

Morgan Rogers, Villa, £7.2m – vs the Blues (A).

With 30 points across two gameweeks, Rogers' form demands attention.

He's Villa's key attacker, with an ability to scoring a strike with half a yard of space in the box.

A fixture at Stamford Bridge may appear a challenging proposition, but Villa have emerged victorious at that ground on two occasions in the past three seasons.

Strikers

Hugo Ekitike (Captain), Liverpool, £8.9m – vs Wolves (H).

Due to facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no rivalry for a starting spot, coupled with bagged five goals over three matches, the French striker gets the double-points role for this round.

Erling Haaland, City, £15.1m – vs Forest (A).

It is unthinkable to benching the Norwegian goal machine, however with him having a tougher fixture on the road in this round, the choice is to pass over him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m