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What number of Liverpool assets can you fit in your team in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off back-to-back wins and boast a red-hot forward in Hugo Ekitike ahead of a encounter with Wolverhampton Wanderers currently tracking for one of the worst top-flight seasons in history.

For managers who kept some of your AFCON transfers , and possess the cash to upgrade after losing the unavailable Manchester United's playmaker, in that case Liverpool players ought to be your top priority.

The team of the week is assembled based on latest Fantasy Premier League costs to comply with a 100 million pound spending limit, simulating activating a one-week wildcard.

What Was the Performance of The Previous Team?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (a huge score) , alongside the in-form duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) and Liverpool's frontman propelled the team to a respectable score – supplemented by a double-digit performance from Fulham's defender as a substitute.

The FPL Team of the Week for Gameweek 18

Keeper & Defence

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

The North London side's backline had a minor wobble following an injury to Gabriel, however, they've secured two shutouts recently and have 9 to their name with not even the campaign's midpoint played.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in just a handful of home games campaign. Those goals came from a Manchester City superstar, a wondrous effort from Richarlison and a unexpected goal from Tolu Arokodare.

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

This week features a three-pronged on the Gunners' defence.

As well as being the best defence in FPL, recording shutouts in more than half of their matches, they host a Roberto De Zerbi's team that has failed to score in two consecutive matches.

The South Coast club have scored just nine goals in eight away games.

The Dutch defender remains a solid option every week , with more attacking upside now he is the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has collected defensive contribution points in his past four starts, which included two clean sheets.

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

Managers would love half a dozen Liverpool players for this fixture if the rules permitted.

Gary O'Neil's team were shut out for the 10th time so far in a recent 2-0 defeat at Molineux to the Bees.

The Midlands side have only managed 9 strikes all season, with only two on the road. It represents one of the safest shutout bet available.

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

Regardless of Leeds United's recent offensive form – including the performances of their striker – we're selecting a Stadium of Light shutout at home.

It would be a third in a row , with the Paraguayan defender is cementing himself as an outstanding budget defensive pick. You can field him with assurance in most games, thanks to his potential for 'defcon' points.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder should play a significant role at Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, following their Portuguese maestro being sidelined.

In their last three matches, United registered the greatest expected goals (xG) across the Premier League by over three goals – 8.78 against the next best Leeds United's 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle United side who have struggled in away matches – managing one win in seven.

The former Chelsea man could well inherit a large share of the injured star's playmaking duties, notably on set-pieces, and might operate behind the striker.

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

The German playmaker is due a major point return , with a fixture at Anfield against the struggling Wolves presenting an ideal time for it.

Wirtz has posted points across four recent games – two assists plus a 'defcon' performance.

In that period he's made 10 chances, a team-high of any Liverpool, while his xG totals 0.88.

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

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

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

A fixture to Chelsea might seem a difficult assignment, but Villa have won there in two of recent years.

Strikers

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

Due to facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no competition for a starting spot, coupled with bagged a five-goal haul over three matches, the French striker receives the captain's armband this week.

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

There's no dropping Haaland, although with him having a tricky away game in this round, the choice is to look elsewhere for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m