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The quantity of Liverpool players might you accommodate in your lineup this week?

Jurgen Klopp's side have secured a pair of triumphs , with a sizzling attacker in their French frontman preparing for a encounter with Wolves currently on course for an abysmal top-flight campaigns ever.

If you've kept a portion of your Africa Cup of Nations transfers , with the budget to upgrade by replacing the unavailable Bruno Fernandes, then Liverpool options ought to be the main consideration.

The weekly selection is constructed according to latest Fantasy Premier League costs to stay under a 100 million pound cap, mirroring using a one-week wildcard.

How Did The Previous Team?

Skipper Erling Haaland (a huge score) , combined with the productive duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) as well as Liverpool's frontman led the team to a handsome total – supplemented by a double-digit performance from Antonee Robinson as a substitute.

This Week's Fantasy Premier League Selection for Gameweek 18

Keeper and Defence

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

Arsenal's defence suffered a minor wobble after an injury to Gabriel, but they have kept two shutouts in their past four and have nine so far with less than half the season completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in just a handful of fixtures at the Emirates campaign. Those goals were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a wondrous effort from Richarlison and a unexpected goal from Tolu Arokodare.

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

This week features a three-pronged on the Arsenal defence.

As well as being the best defence in the game, with a clean sheet in the majority of their matches, they host a Roberto De Zerbi's side who have failed to score in their last two outings.

The South Coast club have only managed 9 goals across eight away games.

The Dutch defender is a reliable choice every week , with greater attacking upside operating as right-back.

The Ecuadorian has collected 'defcon' points in four consecutive starts, featuring a pair of shutouts.

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

Managers would love half a dozen Liverpool players for this fixture if possible.

Wolves were shut out for the tenth occasion in 17 games during a recent two-nil defeat at Molineux to the Bees.

They have only managed 9 strikes this campaign, with only a couple away from home. It represents a very secure shutout opportunity possible.

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

Despite Leeds United's better offensive form – including the performances of their striker – the pick is a Stadium of Light clean sheet at home.

This would secure their third in a row , with the Paraguayan defender establishing himself as a prime budget defensive pick. Managers can select him with assurance across many fixtures, given his potential for defensive contribution returns.

Midfielders

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

Mount should play a key part at Old Trafford in the next few games, following Bruno Fernandes being sidelined.

Recently, United registered the greatest expected goals (xG) statistically by over three goals – 8.78 against the next best Leeds United's 5.68.

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

Mount is likely to inherit a large share of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, notably on set-pieces, and could play in the number 10 role.

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

The German playmaker is poised for a big haul and a fixture at Anfield versus the struggling Wolves presenting the prime time for that to happen.

He has registered attacking returns in three of his last four fixtures – two assists plus a defensive contribution display.

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

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

After recording 30 points in two games, the midfielder's form cannot be overlooked.

He's Aston Villa's key attacker, capable of producing a goal with minimal room in the box.

An away trip at Stamford Bridge may appear a difficult proposition, but Villa have won at that ground on two occasions in the past three seasons.

Forwards

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 double-points role for this round.

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

It is unthinkable to benching the Norwegian goal machine, however because he has a tougher fixture on the road in this round, the choice is to look elsewhere with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m