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How many Liverpool selections might you squeeze into your team in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched a pair of triumphs and boast a in-form striker in Hugo Ekitike ahead of a clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers who are heading towards an abysmal top-flight seasons in history.

If you've retained a few of your Africa Cup of Nations free transfers , with the cash to upgrade after losing the injured Manchester United's playmaker, in that case assets from Anfield options ought to be your top priority.

This team of the week is assembled using current Fantasy Premier League costs to comply with a £100m cap, mirroring you were playing a Free Hit.

A Look Back at The Previous Team?

Captain Erling Haaland (a massive haul) and the productive duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) and Liverpool's frontman guided the squad to a handsome score – supplemented by a double-digit cameo from Antonee Robinson as a substitute.

Our Fantasy Premier League Ideal Squad for Gameweek 18

Goalkeeper & Defenders

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

Arsenal's backline had a minor wobble after the absence of Gabriel, however, they've kept two shutouts recently and have 9 so far before half the season played.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in just a handful of fixtures at the Emirates this season. Those goals 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), the Gunners – vs the Seagulls (H).

We're opting for a triple-up on the Gunners' defence.

As well as being the top defence in FPL, recording shutouts in the majority of their fixtures, they take on a Brighton side that has drawn a blank in their last two matches.

The South Coast club have only managed 9 strikes across eight away games.

The Dutch defender is a steady choice each gameweek , possessing increased goal threat now he is the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has earned defensive contribution points in four consecutive starts, which included a pair of shutouts.

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

One could select six Anfield assets this week if possible.

Wolves failed to score once again in 17 games during a recent two-nil defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

They have a paltry 9 strikes in total, including two on the road. This is one of the safest shutout bet available.

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

Even with Leeds United's improved offensive form – and the form of their striker – the pick is a Sunderland shutout on home soil.

This would secure a third consecutive and Alderete is cementing himself as an outstanding value defensive pick. Managers can select him regularly in most games, due to his consistent 'defcon' returns.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder is expected to take on a bigger responsibility for Manchester United in the next few games, with Bruno Fernandes being sidelined.

In their last three matches, Erik ten Hag's team have generated the best expected goals (xG) statistically by a significant margin – 8.78 against second-best Leeds' 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle United team who have not excelled in away matches – managing a single victory in their last seven.

Mount may take over many of the injured star's playmaking duties, particularly on set-pieces, potentially play as an attacking midfielder.

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

The German playmaker is poised for a major point return and a home match against the struggling Wolves being the prime scenario for it.

He has posted points across his past four games – two assists and one defensive contribution performance.

During that spell he's made 10 chances, the highest of any his teammates, while his xG is 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points across two gameweeks, the midfielder's hot streak cannot be overlooked.

He is Villa's key attacker, who can producing a goal with minimal room in the box.

An away trip at Stamford Bridge could be viewed as a challenging assignment, the Birmingham club have won there in two of the past three seasons.

Strikers

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

Because of facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no competition for his place, and having scored a five-goal haul over three matches, the French striker receives the captaincy this week.

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

There's no benching the Norwegian goal machine, however because he has a tougher away game this week, we are opting to pass over him for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m