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The quantity of Liverpool players can you squeeze inside your lineup for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched a pair of triumphs , featuring a in-form striker in their French frontman going into a encounter with Wolverhampton Wanderers currently on course for an abysmal top-flight seasons ever.

If you've kept a few of your AFCON free transfers and have the funds to spend following the injury to the sidelined Manchester United's playmaker, consequently Liverpool players must be the primary focus.

This ideal squad is chosen according to current FPL costs to comply with a £100m cap, as if you were playing a Free Hit.

A Look Back at Last Week's Team?

Captain Erling Haaland (32 points) , combined with the in-form pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) as well as Hugo Ekitike led the squad to a solid total – enhanced by a double-digit performance from Antonee Robinson as a substitute.

The Fantasy Premier League Team of the Week for Matchday 18

Keeper & Defenders

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

Arsenal's defence experienced a brief dip following the absence of their Brazilian defender, however, they've recorded two clean sheets over their last four matches , with nine to their name with not even half the season gone.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in only three fixtures at the Emirates campaign. The strikes they conceded came from Erling Haaland, a wondrous strike from Tottenham's forward , plus a unexpected goal from Tolu Arokodare.

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

It's a triple selection on the Arsenal backline.

They are the best defensive unit in FPL, recording shutouts in the majority of their fixtures, they host a Roberto De Zerbi's team that has failed to score in their past two matches.

The South Coast club have only managed 9 strikes in eight matches on the road.

Timber continues to be a reliable option each gameweek and has increased offensive potential now he is the full-back role.

Hincapie has registered 'defcon' points over his last four starts, including a pair of shutouts.

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

One could select half a dozen Liverpool players this week if the rules permitted.

Gary O'Neil's team failed to score for the 10th time so far in Saturday's two-nil defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

The Midlands side have only managed nine goals all season, including a couple away from home. That makes this as safe a clean sheet bet available.

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

Even with Leeds United's better offensive form – including the performances of their striker – I'm backing a Stadium of Light clean sheet at home.

It would be their third in a row , with Alderete establishing himself as the best low-cost defender option. You can field him with assurance in most games, due to his potential for 'defcon' returns.

Midfielders

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

Mount will likely assume a bigger responsibility at Old Trafford in the next few games, with their Portuguese maestro out injured.

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

They face a Newcastle team that has not excelled in away matches – with just a single victory from seven attempts.

The former Chelsea man may assume a large share of the injured star's playmaking duties, particularly on set-pieces, potentially operate behind the striker.

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

The German playmaker is due a major point return and a home match versus Wolves presenting the prime scenario for that to happen.

He has delivered returns in three of four recent games – two assists and one defensive contribution performance.

During that spell he has created 10 chances, the highest of any his teammates, while his xG stands at 0.88.

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

With 30 points over two matches, the midfielder's current form is impossible to ignore.

He is Villa's main goal threat, with an ability to scoring a goal with the smallest room inside the area.

A fixture at Chelsea may appear a tough proposition, but Villa have emerged victorious at that ground on two occasions in recent years.

Strikers

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

Because of his fixture, having no competition for a starting spot, and having bagged five goals in three games, Ekitike gets the captain's armband this week.

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

One cannot consider benching Haaland, although because he has a tricky fixture on the road in this round, we are opting to look elsewhere for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m