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How many Liverpool players might you accommodate in your lineup for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched back-to-back wins , with a in-form striker in their French frontman preparing for a clash with a struggling Wolves side who are on course for a historically poor Premier League seasons in history.

For managers who retained some of your Africa Cup of Nations transfers , with the budget to spend by replacing the sidelined Manchester United's playmaker, then assets from Anfield players ought to be your top priority.

This weekly selection is chosen according to latest FPL valuations to comply with a 100 million pound cap, as if activating a one-week wildcard.

How Did Last Week's Squad?

Skipper Erling Haaland (a huge score) , combined with the in-form pair of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) plus Liverpool's frontman propelled the team to a handsome score – with a bonus a 10-point contribution from Antonee Robinson from the replacements.

The Fantasy Premier League Selection for Matchday 18

Goalkeeper and Defenders

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

The North London side's defence had a brief dip in the wake of the absence of their Brazilian defender, however, they've secured two shutouts over their last four matches and have 9 so far with less than half the season completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in only three matches at home campaign. Those goals were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a spectacular strike from Tottenham's forward and a surprise goal from Tolu Arokodare.

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

We're opting for a triple selection from the Gunners' backline.

Not only are they the best defence statistically, with a clean sheet in more than half of their matches, they face a Roberto De Zerbi's side who have drawn a blank in their past two matches.

Brighton have a mere nine goals in eight away games.

The Dutch defender remains a solid option every week , possessing increased attacking upside since returning to the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has earned defensive contribution points over his last four appearances, featuring two clean sheets.

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

One could select six Anfield assets this week if possible.

Gary O'Neil's team drew another blank for the 10th time this season in Saturday's two-nil defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

The Midlands side have only managed nine goals in total, including two on the road. It represents one of the safest clean sheet bet available.

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

Even with the Yorkshire club's improved offensive form – highlighted by Dominic Calvert-Lewin – the pick is a Sunderland shutout on home soil.

That would mark a third in a row and the Paraguayan defender becoming a prime low-cost defensive pick. Managers can select him with assurance in most games, thanks to his consistent 'defcon' returns.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder is expected to take on a key part for Manchester United over the coming fixtures, due to Bruno Fernandes out injured.

In their last three matches, United registered the highest expected goals (xG) statistically by over three goals – 8.78 compared to second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle team who have not excelled on the road – managing one win in seven.

Mount could well take over a large share of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, particularly on set-pieces, and might play behind the striker.

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

The German playmaker is poised for a significant score and a home match against the struggling Wolves representing an ideal opportunity for that to happen.

Wirtz has registered attacking returns across his last four fixtures – two assists and one defensive contribution performance.

In that period he has created 10 chances, a team-high of any Liverpool, and his xG is 0.88.

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

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

He's Aston Villa's talisman, who can producing a strike from half a yard of space inside the area.

An away trip to Chelsea could be viewed as a challenging proposition, the Birmingham club have won there twice during recent years.

Strikers

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

Because of facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no rivalry for his place, and having notched five goals in three games, Ekitike earns the captain's armband this week.

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

One cannot consider dropping the Norwegian goal machine, however because he has a tricky away game this week, the choice is to bet against him for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m