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The quantity of The Reds players might you fit into your squad in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched back-to-back wins , with a in-form striker in their French frontman ahead of a clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers currently heading towards a historically poor top-flight campaigns on record.

For managers who kept some of your AFCON wildcards , and possess the cash to spend by replacing the sidelined Bruno Fernandes, then Liverpool options must be the primary focus.

The team of the week is constructed using latest FPL costs to fit within a £100m cap, mirroring activating a Free Hit.

What Was the Performance of Last Week's Team?

Captain Manchester City's striker (a huge score) and the in-form duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) as well as Hugo Ekitike propelled the team to a handsome score – with a bonus a double-digit cameo from Antonee Robinson as a substitute.

Our Fantasy Premier League Team of the Week for Gameweek 18

Goalkeeper & Defence

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

The North London side's backline experienced a slight stumble after the absence of their Brazilian defender, but they have recorded two shutouts over their last four matches , with 9 to their name with less than half the season played.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in all but three home games this season. The strikes they conceded 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 the Seagulls (H).

This week features a triple selection on the Gunners' defence.

They are the strongest defence statistically, recording shutouts in over 50% of their matches, they take on a Brighton side that has failed to score in two consecutive matches.

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

Timber remains a solid choice each gameweek , with increased goal threat now he is right-back.

The Ecuadorian has registered 'defcon' points in four consecutive appearances, including two clean sheets.

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

One could select six Liverpool players this week if allowed.

Gary O'Neil's team failed to score for the 10th time in 17 games during Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

The Midlands side have a paltry nine goals this campaign, including a couple away from home. This is as safe a clean sheet prospect available.

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

Regardless of Leeds United's better offensive form – and the form of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – we're selecting a Stadium of Light clean sheet on home soil.

That would mark a third in a row , with Alderete becoming the best low-cost defender option. You can select him confidently across many fixtures, due to his consistent defensive contribution returns.

Midfielders

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

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

Over the past three games, Erik ten Hag's team registered the greatest xG in the league by a comfortable distance – 8.78 versus the next best Leeds' 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle United side that has not excelled on the road – managing one win from seven attempts.

Mount is likely to take over many of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, especially from dead-ball situations, and might feature in the number 10 role.

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

Wirtz is on the verge of a big haul and a home match versus Wolves representing the prime opportunity for it.

Wirtz has posted points across his last four games – two assists plus a defensive contribution display.

In that period his chance creation stands at 10 chances, a team-high among all Liverpool, and his expected goals stands at 0.88.

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

Boasting 30 points over two matches, the midfielder's hot streak demands attention.

He is Villa's main goal threat, with an ability to scoring a goal from the smallest space inside the area.

An away trip to Stamford Bridge might seem a challenging proposition, but Villa have won at that ground in two of recent years.

Forwards

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

Because of facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no competition for his place, and having notched a five-goal haul over three matches, the French striker receives the captaincy this week.

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

There's no dropping the Norwegian goal machine, but with him having a tougher fixture on the road in this round, we are opting to look elsewhere for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m