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How many Liverpool players can you accommodate in your squad this week?

The Merseyside club are coming off a pair of triumphs , with a sizzling striker in Hugo Ekitike ahead of a clash with a struggling Wolves side who are tracking for one of the worst top-flight seasons in history.

If you've retained some of your AFCON transfers , with the cash to reinvest following the injury to the injured Bruno Fernandes, then Liverpool options must be the main consideration.

This team of the week is assembled based on latest FPL prices to fit within a 100 million pound cap, mirroring using a one-week wildcard.

A Look Back at Last Week's Team?

Captain Manchester City's striker (a huge score) and the in-form duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) and Hugo Ekitike led the selection to a respectable total – enhanced by a 10-point cameo from Antonee Robinson as a substitute.

The Fantasy Premier League Ideal Squad for Matchday 18

Keeper & Defence

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

The North London side's backline experienced a slight stumble after the absence of their Brazilian defender, yet they've kept two clean sheets over their last four matches , boasting nine to their name with not even the campaign's midpoint completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in just a handful of home games campaign. Those goals came from a Manchester City superstar, a spectacular effort from Tottenham's forward and a unexpected goal from Tolu Arokodare.

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

We're opting for a triple-up on the Arsenal backline.

They are the top defensive unit statistically, recording shutouts in over 50% of their fixtures, they take on a Roberto De Zerbi's team that has drawn a blank in their past two matches.

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

The Dutch defender remains a steady choice every week , possessing more offensive potential now he is right-back.

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

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

One could select six Anfield players for this fixture if possible.

Gary O'Neil's team drew another blank once again in 17 games during Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Molineux to the Bees.

They have a paltry 9 goals in total, with only two away from home. It represents as safe a shutout bet possible.

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

Even with Leeds United's better offensive form – including the performances of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – we're selecting a Sunderland clean sheet at home.

This would secure a third consecutive and the Paraguayan defender becoming a prime value defensive pick. Managers can start him regularly in most games, due to his potential for 'defcon' points.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder is expected to take on a bigger role for Manchester United over the coming fixtures, following Bruno Fernandes out injured.

Recently, Erik ten Hag's team registered the best expected goals (xG) statistically by over three goals – 8.78 against the next best Leeds' 5.68.

They face a Newcastle team who have not excelled away from home – with just one win in their last seven.

Mount is likely to take over many of the injured star's creative responsibilities, especially from dead-ball situations, potentially play behind the striker.

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

The German playmaker is due a significant score , with a fixture at Anfield against Wolves being an ideal scenario for that to happen.

He has delivered returns across his past four fixtures – two assists plus a defensive contribution performance.

In that period he's made 10 chances, the highest among all Liverpool, while his xG totals 0.88.

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

With 30 points in two games, the midfielder's form is impossible to ignore.

He's Aston Villa's talisman, who can producing a strike with minimal space in the box.

A fixture to Stamford Bridge may appear a tough proposition, the Birmingham club have won at that ground twice during recent years.

Forwards

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

Given his fixture, a lack of rivalry for a starting spot, coupled with scored a five-goal haul over three matches, Ekitike receives the captaincy for this round.

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

There's no benching the Norwegian goal machine, although because he has a tougher fixture on the road in this round, the choice is to bet against him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m