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How many Liverpool selections can you squeeze into your lineup this week?

The Merseyside club have secured a pair of triumphs , with a in-form forward in Hugo Ekitike ahead of a fixture with a struggling Wolves side who are on course for a historically poor Premier League seasons on record.

For managers who kept a few of your AFCON free transfers , and possess the budget to spend following the injury to the unavailable Manchester United's playmaker, then Liverpool options should be the main consideration.

This ideal squad is chosen based on current Fantasy Premier League valuations to stay under a £100m cap, as if you were playing a Free Hit chip.

A Look Back at The Previous Team?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (32 points) , combined with the hot duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) plus Hugo Ekitike led the squad to a handsome score – with a bonus a 10-point cameo from Fulham's defender as a substitute.

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

Goalkeeper and Defenders

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

The North London side's defence suffered a brief dip following an injury to Gabriel, but they have kept two shutouts over their last four matches , with nine to their name before half the season completed.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in just a handful of fixtures at the Emirates campaign. The strikes they conceded were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a spectacular strike from Tottenham's forward , plus a surprise header from Tolu Arokodare.

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

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

Not only are they the best defensive unit in FPL, with a clean sheet in over 50% of their matches, they host a Roberto De Zerbi's side who have drawn a blank in their past two outings.

The South Coast club have only managed nine goals in eight matches on the road.

Timber remains a solid pick each gameweek , possessing increased offensive potential now he is the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has collected 'defcon' points in four consecutive appearances, which included a pair of shutouts.

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

I'd pick six Anfield assets for this fixture if the rules permitted.

Wolves failed to score for the 10th time in 17 games 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. It represents as safe a shutout bet possible.

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

Even with Leeds United's better goalscoring upturn – and the form of their striker – we're selecting a Sunderland shutout at home.

It would be a third in a row , with the Paraguayan defender is cementing himself as an outstanding value defensive pick. Managers can field him regularly across many fixtures, given his regular 'defcon' points.

Midfield

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

Mount is expected to take on a bigger role at Manchester United in the next few games, with their Portuguese maestro being sidelined.

Recently, Erik ten Hag's team registered the best expected goals (xG) across the Premier League by a comfortable distance – 8.78 versus the next best Leeds United's 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle United team that has not excelled in away matches – with just a single victory from seven attempts.

Mount may take over a large share of Fernandes' playmaking duties, particularly on set-pieces, and might operate behind the striker.

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

Wirtz is poised for a significant score , with a fixture at Anfield versus the struggling Wolves presenting an ideal scenario for it.

He has posted points in three out of his past four fixtures – two assists plus a defensive contribution performance.

Over that time his chance creation stands at 10 chances, a team-high among all his teammates, and his xG stands at 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points over two matches, the midfielder's form cannot be overlooked.

He's Aston Villa's key attacker, with an ability to producing a strike with minimal space inside the area.

An away trip to Stamford Bridge may appear a challenging proposition, the Birmingham club have won at that ground twice during the last three campaigns.

Forwards

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

Due to facing an abysmal Wolves side, a lack of competition for a starting spot, coupled with scored five goals over three matches, Ekitike receives the captaincy for this round.

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

It is unthinkable to benching Haaland, although because he has a tricky fixture on the road in this round, I'm willing to bet against him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m