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How many Liverpool assets can you fit inside your team in the upcoming gameweek?

The Merseyside club have secured back-to-back wins , featuring a red-hot attacker in their French frontman going into a clash with a struggling Wolves side that are on course for one of the worst top-flight seasons on record.

For managers who kept a portion of your Africa Cup of Nations transfers and have the cash to upgrade following the injury to the unavailable Manchester United's playmaker, in that case assets from Anfield options must be the primary focus.

The weekly selection is chosen based on present Fantasy Premier League prices to fit within a 100 million pound budget, as if activating a Free Hit.

How Did Last Week's Selection?

Captain Erling Haaland (a huge score) , combined with the productive duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) as well as Liverpool's frontman guided the squad to a respectable score – enhanced by a 10-point contribution from Fulham's defender from the replacements.

Our FPL Team of the Week for Matchday 18

Keeper and Defence

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

The North London side's backline had a minor wobble in the wake of the absence of their Brazilian defender, however, they've recorded two shutouts in their past four , with nine to their name before half the season completed.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have let in goals in only three fixtures at the Emirates campaign. Those goals were scored by Erling Haaland, a long-range strike from Richarlison , plus a surprise header from Tolu Arokodare.

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

We're opting for a three-pronged from the Gunners' backline.

They are the top defensive unit in the game, recording shutouts in more than half of their fixtures, they face a Brighton side who have failed to score in their past two games.

Brighton have a mere 9 goals in eight fixtures away from home.

The Dutch defender continues to be a solid choice every week , possessing greater offensive potential operating as right-back.

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

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

One could select six Liverpool players this week if the rules permitted.

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 strikes in total, with only a couple on the road. This is a very secure clean sheet bet possible.

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

Despite Leeds United's better offensive form – including the performances of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – I'm backing a Sunderland shutout on home soil.

It would be a third in a row and the Paraguayan defender is cementing himself as an outstanding low-cost defensive pick. Managers can field him regularly across many fixtures, thanks to his regular 'defcon' points.

Midfield

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

Mount is expected to take on a significant responsibility at Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, following their Portuguese maestro being sidelined.

Recently, Erik ten Hag's team boast the highest xG across the Premier League by a significant margin – 8.78 compared to the next best Leeds' 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle United side that has been poor on the road – managing one win from seven attempts.

Mount is likely to take over many of Fernandes' playmaking duties, notably from dead-ball situations, potentially feature behind the striker.

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

Wirtz is poised for a big haul , with a home match versus Wolves being the prime opportunity for it.

Wirtz has registered attacking returns in three of his past four fixtures – two assists plus a 'defcon' performance.

Over that time his chance creation stands at 10 chances, a team-high among all Liverpool, and his xG stands at 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points over two matches, Rogers' current form demands attention.

He's Villa's main goal threat, with an ability to producing a goal from half a yard of room in the box.

An away trip at Chelsea could be viewed as a tough assignment, the Birmingham club have won at that ground twice during the past three seasons.

Forwards

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

Because of his fixture, a lack of rivalry for a starting spot, coupled with bagged a five-goal haul in three games, Ekitike earns the captaincy for this round.

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

There's no benching Haaland, but with him having a tougher fixture on the road in this round, the choice is to look elsewhere for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m