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What number of Liverpool players are you able to fit into your team in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side have secured two consecutive victories and boast a sizzling forward in their French frontman going into a clash with Wolves that are heading towards a historically poor Premier League campaigns in history.

Should you have retained a few of your Africa Cup of Nations wildcards , and possess the budget to spend following the injury to the injured Manchester United's playmaker, consequently Liverpool players ought to be your top priority.

This ideal squad is assembled using latest Fantasy Premier League valuations to comply with a £100m cap, simulating using a Free Hit chip.

What Was the Performance of The Previous Squad?

Skipper Erling Haaland (32 points) , alongside the productive duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) plus Hugo Ekitike guided the squad to a handsome total – enhanced by a 10-point performance from Antonee Robinson as a substitute.

The Fantasy Premier League Selection for Gameweek 18

Goalkeeper and Defence

David Raya, the Gunners, keeper, £6m – vs Brighton (H).

The North London side's defence experienced a brief dip in the wake of the absence of their Brazilian defender, yet they've secured two clean sheets over their last four matches , with nine to their name with not even half the season gone.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in all but three matches at home campaign. The strikes they conceded came from Erling Haaland, a spectacular strike from Tottenham's forward , plus a late header from Tolu Arokodare.

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

This week features a triple-up from the Arsenal backline.

Not only are they the top defensive unit statistically, with a clean sheet in the majority of their matches, they take on a Brighton side that has drawn a blank in two consecutive outings.

Brighton have scored just nine strikes across eight fixtures away from home.

Timber remains a steady choice every week , with greater attacking upside now he is right-back.

The Ecuadorian has registered defensive contribution points in four consecutive appearances, featuring a pair of shutouts.

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

Managers would love half a dozen Liverpool players this week if possible.

Gary O'Neil's team were shut out for the tenth occasion in 17 games during a recent two-nil defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

The Midlands side have only managed 9 goals this campaign, with only two on the road. This is a very secure clean sheet prospect possible.

Omar Alderete, Sunderland, £4m – vs Leeds United (H).

Despite Leeds United's improved goalscoring upturn – highlighted by Dominic Calvert-Lewin – I'm backing a Sunderland shutout on home soil.

This would secure their third consecutive , with the Paraguayan defender is cementing himself as an outstanding budget defensive pick. Managers can select him regularly in most games, given his consistent 'defcon' returns.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder will likely assume a bigger role at Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, due to their Portuguese maestro suffering an injury.

Recently, United boast the best xG in the league by a comfortable distance – 8.78 versus second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle United side who have struggled on the road – managing a single victory from seven attempts.

The former Chelsea man could well assume a large share of Fernandes' playmaking duties, especially on set-pieces, and might operate behind the striker.

Florian Wirtz, Liverpool, £8.1m – vs Wolves (H).

The German playmaker is on the verge of a significant score , with a home match against Wolves representing a perfect time for that to happen.

Wirtz has registered attacking returns in three out of his last four games – a pair of assists plus a defensive contribution display.

During that spell he's made 10 chances, a team-high of any his teammates, and his expected goals totals 0.88.

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

With 30 points in two games, Rogers' current form is impossible to ignore.

He's Villa's main goal threat, with an ability to producing a strike with half a yard of room inside the area.

A fixture at Chelsea could be viewed as a challenging assignment, but Villa have emerged victorious at that ground twice during recent years.

Forwards

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

Given his fixture, having no rivalry for a starting spot, coupled with scored five goals in three games, Ekitike gets the captain's armband this week.

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

One cannot consider benching the Norwegian goal machine, however with him having a more difficult away game this week, I'm willing to look elsewhere for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m