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What number of Liverpool selections are you able to fit into your team in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off back-to-back wins , with a in-form forward in Hugo Ekitike going into a clash with a struggling Wolves side currently heading towards one of the worst top-flight seasons ever.

If you've retained a portion of your AFCON wildcards , and possess the budget to upgrade by replacing the sidelined Bruno Fernandes, in that case assets from Anfield picks should be the main consideration.

The ideal squad is chosen based on latest Fantasy Premier League prices to fit within a 100 million pound budget, mirroring you were playing a Free Hit chip.

A Look Back at Last Week's Team?

Captain Manchester City's striker (a massive haul) , alongside the productive duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) as well as Hugo Ekitike guided the selection to a solid 82 points – with a bonus a 10-point contribution from Antonee Robinson off the bench.

Our Fantasy Premier League Team of the Week for Matchday 18

Keeper and Defence

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

Arsenal's backline had a minor wobble following an injury to their Brazilian defender, but they have recorded two shutouts in their past four , with 9 already with not even half the season gone.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in just a handful of matches at home this season. Those goals came from Erling Haaland, a wondrous strike from Richarlison , plus a unexpected goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

This week features a triple selection from the Gunners' backline.

As well as being the best defensive unit in the game, recording shutouts in more than half of their fixtures, they host a Brighton team that has failed to score in their past two matches.

The South Coast club have scored just 9 strikes in eight matches on the road.

Timber continues to be a steady option every week , possessing increased attacking upside now he is the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has collected defensive contribution points over his last four appearances, featuring a pair of shutouts.

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

I'd pick six Anfield assets for this fixture if possible.

Wolves drew another blank for the 10th time in 17 games during Saturday's two-nil home loss to Brentford.

The Midlands side have only managed nine goals all season, including a couple on the road. That makes this a very secure shutout prospect imaginable.

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

Even with Leeds United's recent offensive form – and the form of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – we're selecting a Stadium of Light shutout at home.

It would be a third consecutive , with the Paraguayan defender becoming a prime value defensive pick. Managers can field him regularly in most games, given his consistent 'defcon' points.

Midfielders

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

Mount is expected to take on a key responsibility at Manchester United in the next few games, due to Bruno Fernandes out injured.

Recently, Erik ten Hag's team boast the best xG in the league by a significant margin – 8.78 versus the next best Leeds' 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle United side who have been poor away from home – with just one win in their last seven.

Mount is likely to assume many of the injured star's creative responsibilities, particularly on set-pieces, potentially play behind the striker.

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

Wirtz is poised for a significant score , with a fixture at Anfield versus the struggling Wolves presenting the prime scenario for it.

Wirtz has posted points across his past four fixtures – a pair of assists plus a defensive contribution display.

During that spell he has created 10 chances, the highest among all his teammates, and his xG totals 0.88.

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

Boasting 30 points across two gameweeks, the midfielder's hot streak is impossible to ignore.

He is Villa's main goal threat, capable of scoring a strike with the smallest space in the box.

An away trip to Stamford Bridge might seem a challenging assignment, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious at that ground on two occasions in the last three campaigns.

Forwards

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

Because of facing an abysmal Wolves side, a lack of rivalry for his place, coupled with notched a five-goal haul over three matches, the French striker gets the double-points role this week.

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

It is unthinkable to dropping the Norwegian goal machine, however with him having a more difficult fixture on the road this week, the choice is to bet against him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m