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How many Liverpool assets might you squeeze inside your team in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side have secured two consecutive victories , featuring a sizzling attacker in Hugo Ekitike ahead of a encounter with a struggling Wolves side who are on course for an abysmal Premier League seasons on record.

For managers who kept a portion of your Africa Cup of Nations free transfers , and possess the budget to spend by replacing the sidelined Bruno Fernandes, in that case Liverpool picks should be the main consideration.

This ideal squad is constructed based on latest Fantasy Premier League valuations to stay under a 100 million pound cap, mirroring using a one-week wildcard.

A Look Back at Our Recent Team?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (a huge score) , alongside the in-form duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) as well as Liverpool's frontman guided the team to a handsome 82 points – with a bonus a double-digit performance from Antonee Robinson as a substitute.

This Week's Fantasy Premier League Team of the Week for Matchday 18

Goalkeeper & Defenders

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

The North London side's defence experienced a minor wobble following the absence of Gabriel, but they have secured two shutouts in their past four , boasting nine so far with less than half the season completed.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in all but three fixtures at the Emirates campaign. The strikes they conceded came from a Manchester City superstar, a long-range strike from Richarlison , plus a surprise header from Tolu Arokodare.

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

It's a triple selection from the Gunners' backline.

As well as being the best defensive unit statistically, recording shutouts in the majority of their matches, they take on a Roberto De Zerbi's side that has drawn a blank in two consecutive games.

The South Coast club have scored just nine strikes from eight matches on the road.

The Dutch defender continues to be a reliable option every week and has more goal threat operating as right-back.

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

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

Managers would love half a dozen Anfield assets this week if possible.

Wolves were shut out once again so far during a recent 2-0 home loss to Brentford.

The Midlands side have only managed nine strikes this campaign, with only a couple away from home. That makes this one of the safest shutout opportunity imaginable.

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

Even with Leeds United's recent goalscoring upturn – highlighted by their striker – we're selecting a Sunderland clean sheet at home.

This would secure their third consecutive , with Alderete becoming a prime value defender option. Managers can field him regularly across many fixtures, thanks to his potential for defensive contribution points.

Midfield

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

Mount is expected to take on a key part for Manchester United in the next few games, with their Portuguese maestro being sidelined.

Over the past three games, Erik ten Hag's team boast the best expected goals (xG) statistically by over three goals – 8.78 against second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle team who have not excelled on the road – managing a single victory from seven attempts.

The former Chelsea man is likely to assume a large share of the injured star's playmaking duties, notably on set-pieces, and could play behind the striker.

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

Wirtz is poised for a significant score and a home match against Wolves representing an ideal opportunity for that to happen.

He has posted points in three out of four recent fixtures – two assists plus a defensive contribution display.

Over that time he has created 10 chances, a team-high of any Liverpool, and his xG is 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points across two gameweeks, Rogers' hot streak cannot be overlooked.

He's Aston Villa's main goal threat, with an ability to creating a goal with minimal space inside the area.

A fixture at Chelsea could be viewed as a difficult proposition, but Villa have won there in two of recent years.

Forwards

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

Due to his fixture, a lack of rivalry for a starting spot, and having bagged five goals over three matches, Ekitike receives the double-points role this week.

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

There's no omitting Haaland, however because he has a tricky away game in this round, we are opting to pass over him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m