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What number of Liverpool players might you accommodate inside your team this week?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched two consecutive victories , featuring a sizzling attacker in Hugo Ekitike going into a clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers who are on course for one of the worst top-flight seasons ever.

If you've held onto a portion of your AFCON wildcards , with the cash to reinvest after losing the unavailable Manchester United's playmaker, in that case assets from Anfield players must be your top priority.

This weekly selection is chosen using current Fantasy Premier League valuations to stay under a £100m spending limit, as if activating a Free Hit chip.

A Look Back at The Previous Squad?

Captain Erling Haaland (32 points) , combined with the in-form pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) and Liverpool's frontman propelled the squad to a handsome score – with a bonus a double-digit contribution from Antonee Robinson off the bench.

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

Goalkeeper and Defenders

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

The North London side's backline experienced a slight stumble in the wake of the absence of Gabriel, however, they've secured two clean sheets recently , with 9 already with less than the campaign's midpoint completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in only three fixtures at the Emirates campaign. The strikes they conceded came from a Manchester City superstar, a spectacular strike from Richarlison and a unexpected header from Wolves' attacker.

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

This week features a three-pronged from the Gunners' defence.

Not only are they the best defensive unit in the game, recording shutouts in more than half of their matches, they host a Brighton team that has failed to score in two consecutive matches.

Brighton have a mere nine goals from eight matches on the road.

The Dutch defender continues to be a solid option each gameweek and has more offensive potential now he is right-back.

The Ecuadorian has collected defensive contribution points in four consecutive starts, including two clean sheets.

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

I'd pick half a dozen Liverpool assets for this fixture if allowed.

Gary O'Neil's team were shut out for the 10th time in 17 games during Saturday's two-nil home loss to the Bees.

They have only managed 9 goals all season, with only two on the road. It represents one of the safest clean sheet opportunity imaginable.

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

Regardless of the Yorkshire club's improved goalscoring upturn – and the form of their striker – I'm backing a Sunderland clean sheet at home.

This would secure their third in a row and Alderete becoming an outstanding low-cost defensive pick. You can start him with assurance in most games, given his consistent defensive contribution returns.

Midfielders

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

Mount is expected to take on a bigger responsibility for Manchester United in the next few games, with Bruno Fernandes being sidelined.

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

They welcome a Newcastle United team that has not excelled in away matches – managing a single victory from seven attempts.

The former Chelsea man is likely to assume many of the injured star's playmaking duties, notably on set-pieces, and might feature in the number 10 role.

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

Wirtz is due a major point return and a home match against the struggling Wolves presenting the prime time for it.

He has registered attacking returns in three of four recent fixtures – two assists and one defensive contribution performance.

During that spell his chance creation stands at 10 chances, the most among all his teammates, and his expected goals stands at 0.88.

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

With 30 points in two games, the midfielder's form is impossible to ignore.

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

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

Strikers

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

Due to his fixture, having no competition for a starting spot, coupled with bagged five goals over three matches, Ekitike gets the captaincy for this round.

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

It is unthinkable to dropping Haaland, although with him having a more difficult away game in this round, we are opting to look elsewhere with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m