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The quantity of Liverpool players can you accommodate inside your squad in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched a pair of triumphs , with a in-form forward in their French frontman ahead of a clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers who are tracking for a historically poor top-flight seasons in history.

Should you have held onto some of your Africa Cup of Nations wildcards , with the cash to upgrade following the injury to the unavailable Bruno Fernandes, in that case Liverpool players must be the main consideration.

This ideal squad is assembled using current Fantasy Premier League prices to fit within a £100m cap, simulating using a Free Hit.

What Was the Performance of Our Recent Squad?

Captain Manchester City's striker (32 points) , combined with the productive duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) and Liverpool's frontman led the selection to a solid score – supplemented by a 10-point cameo from Antonee Robinson from the replacements.

The Fantasy Premier League Team of the Week for Gameweek 18

Goalkeeper and Defence

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

The North London side's defence had a brief dip following an injury to Gabriel, but they have secured two shutouts recently , boasting 9 so far before half the season played.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in just a handful of fixtures at the Emirates campaign. The strikes they conceded came from a Manchester City superstar, a wondrous strike from Richarlison and a surprise goal from Wolves' attacker.

Jurrien Timber (£6.5m) & Piero Hincapie (£5.5m), Arsenal – vs Brighton (H).

This week features a triple selection from the Arsenal backline.

They are the strongest defensive unit statistically, with a clean sheet in over 50% of their fixtures, they host a Roberto De Zerbi's side that has drawn a blank in their past two games.

The South Coast club have a mere nine goals in eight away games.

The Dutch defender is a reliable choice every week and has increased offensive potential operating as right-back.

Hincapie has collected defensive contribution points in his past four starts, featuring a pair of shutouts.

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

One could select half a dozen Liverpool players for this fixture if the rules permitted.

Wolves failed to score for the 10th time this season during Saturday's 2-0 home loss to the Bees.

They have scored just nine goals this campaign, with only a couple away from home. This is one of the safest clean sheet prospect available.

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

Even with the Yorkshire club's recent goalscoring upturn – and the form of their striker – I'm backing a Stadium of Light shutout at home.

This would secure their third consecutive and Alderete establishing himself as the best low-cost defender option. Managers can select him with assurance across many fixtures, given his regular defensive contribution points.

Midfield

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

Mount is expected to take on a significant part for Manchester United in the next few games, with Bruno Fernandes being sidelined.

In their last three matches, United boast the best expected goals (xG) across the Premier League by a comfortable distance – 8.78 compared to second-best Leeds' 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle United side that has not excelled on the road – managing one win from seven attempts.

The former Chelsea man is likely to take over many of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, notably on set-pieces, potentially feature as an attacking midfielder.

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

The German playmaker is on the verge of a major point return , with a fixture at Anfield against the struggling Wolves presenting an ideal scenario for it.

Wirtz has registered attacking returns across his last four games – a pair of assists plus a defensive contribution performance.

Over that time he's made 10 chances, the highest of any his teammates, while his xG totals 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points in two games, Rogers' current form cannot be overlooked.

He's Aston Villa's talisman, capable of creating a goal with half a yard of room inside the area.

A fixture to Chelsea might seem a tough proposition, the Birmingham club have won there in two of recent years.

Strikers

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

Given facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no rivalry for a starting spot, and having scored five goals in three games, the French striker gets the captaincy this week.

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

It is unthinkable to dropping the Norwegian goal machine, although with him having a tougher fixture on the road this week, we are opting to look elsewhere with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m