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What number of Liverpool assets can you fit inside your squad this week?

Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off back-to-back wins and boast a sizzling forward in their French frontman going into a clash with Wolves currently on course for one of the worst Premier League seasons on record.

Should you have kept a portion of your Africa Cup of Nations transfers and have the cash to upgrade following the injury to the unavailable Bruno Fernandes, consequently Liverpool options should be the primary focus.

The weekly selection is chosen according to current Fantasy Premier League costs to comply with a 100 million pound cap, as if you were playing a Free Hit chip.

How Did The Previous Squad?

Skipper Erling Haaland (a huge score) , alongside the productive pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) plus Hugo Ekitike led the squad to a solid total – with a bonus a 10-point cameo from Antonee Robinson from the replacements.

Our Fantasy Premier League Ideal Squad for Gameweek 18

Keeper & Defence

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

The North London side's backline experienced a brief dip following an injury to their Brazilian defender, but they have kept two clean sheets in their past four and have 9 already with not even the campaign's midpoint gone.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in just a handful of matches at home this season. Those goals were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a wondrous effort from Richarlison and a unexpected header from Tolu Arokodare.

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

This week features a triple-up from the Arsenal defence.

They are the top defence in FPL, with a clean sheet in over 50% of their fixtures, they face a Brighton team who have drawn a blank in their last two outings.

Brighton have scored just 9 goals across eight away games.

Timber is a steady pick each gameweek and has increased attacking upside now he is the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has earned defensive contribution points over his last four starts, including a pair of shutouts.

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

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

Gary O'Neil's team failed to score for the 10th time this season in a recent 2-0 home loss to the Bees.

The Midlands side have only managed nine goals this campaign, including a couple on the road. It represents one of the safest shutout opportunity possible.

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

Regardless of the Yorkshire club's improved offensive form – including the performances of their striker – we're selecting a Stadium of Light shutout on home soil.

It would be their third consecutive and the Paraguayan defender is cementing himself as the best budget defender option. You can select him confidently in most games, thanks to his potential for defensive contribution points.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder is expected to take on a bigger role for Manchester United in the next few games, following Bruno Fernandes being sidelined.

In their last three matches, United registered the greatest expected goals (xG) in the league by a comfortable distance – 8.78 versus the next best Leeds' 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle team who have not excelled in away matches – managing a single victory from seven attempts.

Mount is likely to take over a large share of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, notably on set-pieces, and could play as an attacking midfielder.

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

The German playmaker is on the verge of a significant score , with a home match against Wolves being an ideal scenario for that to happen.

He has posted points in three of his past four fixtures – two assists and one 'defcon' performance.

During that spell he has created 10 chances, the highest among all Liverpool, and his expected goals is 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points across two gameweeks, the midfielder's hot streak demands attention.

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

A fixture at Stamford Bridge could be viewed as a tough assignment, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious at that ground in two of recent years.

Strikers

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

Given facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no rivalry for his place, coupled with scored 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 dropping Haaland, however with him having a more difficult fixture on the road this week, I'm willing to pass over him for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m