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How many Liverpool selections might you fit inside your squad this week?

Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off back-to-back wins , with a in-form attacker in Hugo Ekitike ahead of a fixture with a struggling Wolves side currently tracking for an abysmal Premier League seasons ever.

If you've held onto a portion of your Africa Cup of Nations wildcards , and possess the funds to spend following the injury to the sidelined Bruno Fernandes, then assets from Anfield options ought to be the main consideration.

The team of the week is assembled using latest Fantasy Premier League prices to stay under a 100 million pound spending limit, mirroring activating a one-week wildcard.

What Was the Performance of Our Recent Squad?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (a massive haul) and the productive duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) and Hugo Ekitike led the team to a respectable 82 points – supplemented by a double-digit contribution from Antonee Robinson from the replacements.

The Fantasy Premier League Team of the Week for Gameweek 18

Keeper and Defence

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

The North London side's backline suffered a brief dip in the wake of the absence of their Brazilian defender, but they have recorded two shutouts in their past four , boasting nine so far with not even the campaign's midpoint completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in all but three matches at home this season. The strikes they conceded were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a spectacular effort from Tottenham's forward and a late header from Tolu Arokodare.

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

It's a triple-up from the Arsenal backline.

As well as being the top defensive unit statistically, recording shutouts in the majority of their fixtures, they take on a Roberto De Zerbi's side who have not found the net in their last two games.

The South Coast club have scored just 9 strikes in eight away games.

The Dutch defender remains a steady option each gameweek and has increased goal threat operating as right-back.

The Ecuadorian has earned defensive contribution points in his past four appearances, which included a pair of shutouts.

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

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

Wolves failed to score for the 10th time so far during a recent two-nil defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

The Midlands side have a paltry nine goals this campaign, including a couple away from home. This is one of the safest shutout opportunity possible.

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

Regardless of Leeds United's recent goalscoring upturn – and the form of their striker – I'm backing a Sunderland shutout on home soil.

That would mark their third in a row , with Alderete establishing himself as an outstanding budget defensive pick. Managers can start him with assurance across many fixtures, due to his regular 'defcon' points.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder should play a key responsibility for Manchester United in the next few games, following Bruno Fernandes out injured.

Over the past three games, United have generated the greatest xG statistically by a significant margin – 8.78 against the next best Leeds United's 5.68.

They face a Newcastle United team that has struggled on the road – managing a single victory from seven attempts.

Mount may inherit a large share of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, particularly from dead-ball situations, potentially feature in the number 10 role.

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

The German playmaker is on the verge of a major point return , with a home match versus Wolves representing a perfect opportunity for it.

He has posted points in three of four recent fixtures – two assists and one defensive contribution performance.

During that spell his chance creation stands at 10 chances, a team-high of any his teammates, and his expected goals totals 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points across two gameweeks, the midfielder's hot streak cannot be overlooked.

He is Villa's main goal threat, who can scoring a goal with minimal room inside the area.

A fixture at Stamford Bridge might seem a tough proposition, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious there 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 rivalry for a starting spot, and having scored a five-goal haul in three games, Ekitike receives the double-points role for this round.

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

There's no dropping Haaland, but because he has a tricky fixture on the road this week, the choice is to pass over him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m