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What number of The Reds assets can you squeeze in your lineup in the upcoming gameweek?

The Merseyside club have notched a pair of triumphs and boast a sizzling forward in Hugo Ekitike going into a encounter with Wolves that are tracking for an abysmal top-flight campaigns ever.

If you've held onto a few of your AFCON transfers , and possess the cash to reinvest following the injury to the injured Bruno Fernandes, in that case Liverpool players should be the main consideration.

The team of the week is assembled based on latest FPL valuations to comply with a 100 million pound cap, simulating using a one-week wildcard.

How Did The Previous Team?

Captain Manchester City's striker (a massive haul) , combined with the in-form duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) as well as Liverpool's frontman guided the team to a respectable 82 points – enhanced by a 10-point contribution from Antonee Robinson off the bench.

The Fantasy Premier League Ideal Squad for Gameweek 18

Keeper & Defence

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

Arsenal's backline experienced a minor wobble following an injury to their Brazilian defender, however, they've kept two clean sheets recently , with 9 so far with not even half the season gone.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in just a handful of matches at home this season. Those goals came from Erling Haaland, a spectacular effort from Richarlison and a unexpected goal from Wolves' attacker.

Jurrien Timber (£6.5m) and Piero Hincapie (£5.5m), the Gunners – vs Brighton (H).

This week features a triple selection from the Arsenal defence.

They are the best defence in FPL, with a clean sheet in the majority of their fixtures, they take on a Roberto De Zerbi's side that has not found the net in two consecutive matches.

The South Coast club have scored just nine goals across eight away games.

The Dutch defender is a reliable choice every week , possessing more offensive potential operating as right-back.

The Ecuadorian has collected defensive contribution points over his last four starts, which included two clean sheets.

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

One could select six Anfield players for this fixture if possible.

Wolves were shut out for the tenth occasion in 17 games during Saturday's two-nil home loss to Brentford.

The Midlands side have only managed nine goals this campaign, with only a couple away from home. It represents as safe a clean sheet prospect imaginable.

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

Regardless of the Yorkshire club's recent offensive form – including the performances of their striker – the pick is a Stadium of Light shutout on home soil.

This would secure a third consecutive and the Paraguayan defender is cementing himself as an outstanding value defensive pick. Managers can start him regularly in most games, due to his potential for 'defcon' returns.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder is expected to take on a key part for Manchester United in the next few games, with Bruno Fernandes out injured.

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

They face a Newcastle team who have not excelled away from home – managing one win in seven.

Mount may inherit a large share of the injured star's creative responsibilities, particularly from dead-ball situations, and might operate as an attacking midfielder.

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

The German playmaker is on the verge of a major point return and a fixture at Anfield versus Wolves presenting the prime opportunity for that to happen.

Wirtz has registered attacking returns in three out of his last four games – two assists plus a defensive contribution display.

Over that time he's made 10 chances, the highest among all Liverpool, and his xG totals 0.88.

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

Boasting 30 points over two matches, Rogers' form demands attention.

He is Aston Villa's key attacker, capable of producing a goal from minimal room inside the area.

An away trip to Chelsea could be viewed as a difficult assignment, the Birmingham club have won there twice during the last three campaigns.

Strikers

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

Because of facing an abysmal Wolves side, a lack of competition for his place, coupled with bagged five goals over three matches, Ekitike earns the captain's armband for this round.

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

One cannot consider benching Haaland, however because he has a more difficult fixture on the road in this round, I'm willing to pass over him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m