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What number of Liverpool selections might you fit into your team this week?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched a pair of triumphs and boast a in-form attacker in Hugo Ekitike ahead of a encounter with Wolverhampton Wanderers that are heading towards one of the worst top-flight seasons ever.

If you've kept a portion of your AFCON wildcards , and possess the cash to upgrade by replacing the unavailable Bruno Fernandes, consequently Liverpool options should be the primary focus.

The ideal squad is chosen based on present Fantasy Premier League valuations to fit within a 100 million pound cap, simulating you were playing a Free Hit chip.

What Was the Performance of Last Week's Squad?

Skipper Erling Haaland (a massive haul) and the in-form pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) as well as Hugo Ekitike led the squad to a handsome score – enhanced by a double-digit cameo from Antonee Robinson as a substitute.

The FPL Ideal Squad for Gameweek 18

Keeper & Defenders

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

Arsenal's defence experienced a brief dip after the absence of Gabriel, but they have kept two shutouts over their last four matches and have nine already with less than half the season gone.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have let in goals in only three matches at home campaign. Those goals were scored by Erling Haaland, a long-range effort from Tottenham's forward and a surprise header from Tolu Arokodare.

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

We're opting for a triple selection from the Arsenal defence.

They are the best defence statistically, with a clean sheet in the majority of their matches, they host a Roberto De Zerbi's team that has failed to score in their past two games.

Brighton have scored just 9 strikes from eight fixtures away from home.

Timber continues to be a reliable pick every week , with greater goal threat operating as right-back.

The Ecuadorian has collected defensive contribution points in four consecutive starts, which included two clean sheets.

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

Managers would love six Liverpool assets this week if possible.

Wolves failed to score for the tenth occasion so far in a recent 2-0 defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

The Midlands side have scored just 9 goals in total, including a couple on the road. That makes this as safe a shutout bet possible.

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

Despite the Yorkshire club's better offensive form – highlighted by Dominic Calvert-Lewin – the pick is a Stadium of Light shutout at home.

This would secure their third consecutive , with Alderete becoming an outstanding low-cost defender option. Managers can select him confidently across many fixtures, thanks to his consistent 'defcon' points.

Midfielders

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

Mount will likely assume a bigger role for Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, following Bruno Fernandes out injured.

In their last three matches, United have generated the highest expected goals (xG) across the Premier League by over three goals – 8.78 against second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle team who have not excelled in away matches – with just a single victory from seven attempts.

The former Chelsea man is likely to take over many of Fernandes' playmaking duties, notably on set-pieces, and could operate in the number 10 role.

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

The German playmaker is on the verge of a significant score and a home match against Wolves representing the prime opportunity for it.

Wirtz has delivered returns in three of his last four fixtures – two assists plus a defensive contribution display.

During that spell his chance creation stands at 10 chances, a team-high of any Liverpool, and his xG is 0.88.

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

With 30 points in two games, Rogers' hot streak is impossible to ignore.

He is Villa's key attacker, capable of creating a goal with half a yard of room in the box.

A fixture to Stamford Bridge may appear a challenging proposition, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious there on two occasions in the past three seasons.

Strikers

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

Given his fixture, a lack of competition for a starting spot, and having bagged five goals over three matches, Ekitike receives the captain's armband for this round.

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

One cannot consider omitting Haaland, however with him having a tougher fixture on the road in this round, we are opting to pass over him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m