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The quantity of Liverpool players might you squeeze into your lineup in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off back-to-back wins , featuring a red-hot striker in their French frontman going into a encounter with Wolves that are on course for a historically poor top-flight campaigns ever.

For managers who retained some of your AFCON transfers and have the funds to reinvest after losing the injured Manchester United's playmaker, consequently assets from Anfield players must be your top priority.

The team of the week is constructed based on current Fantasy Premier League prices to stay under a 100 million pound cap, as if you were playing a one-week wildcard.

How Did The Previous Selection?

Captain Manchester City's striker (32 points) and the hot pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) plus Liverpool's frontman led the selection to a respectable score – with a bonus a double-digit cameo from Fulham's defender from the replacements.

The Fantasy Premier League Team of the Week for Gameweek 18

Goalkeeper and Defenders

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

Arsenal's backline experienced a minor wobble following the absence of Gabriel, however, they've recorded two clean sheets over their last four matches and have 9 already with not even half the season completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in only three fixtures at the Emirates campaign. Those goals came from Erling Haaland, a spectacular strike from Tottenham's forward , plus a surprise goal from Tolu Arokodare.

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

This week features a triple selection from the Arsenal backline.

They are the strongest defence in the game, recording shutouts in the majority of their matches, they take on a Brighton side who have drawn a blank in two consecutive outings.

The South Coast club have only managed nine goals in eight fixtures away from home.

Timber continues to be a reliable pick each gameweek and has increased offensive potential operating as the full-back role.

Hincapie has earned 'defcon' points over his last four starts, featuring two clean sheets.

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

I'd pick six Liverpool players this week if possible.

Wolves failed to score for the tenth occasion so far in a recent 2-0 defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

The Midlands side have scored just 9 goals in total, with only two away from home. This is as safe a shutout opportunity imaginable.

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

Despite the Yorkshire club's recent goalscoring upturn – highlighted by Dominic Calvert-Lewin – I'm backing a Stadium of Light shutout on home soil.

It would be a third in a row , with the Paraguayan defender becoming a prime low-cost defender option. You can select him confidently across many fixtures, due to his potential for defensive contribution points.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder will likely assume a key role for Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, due to their Portuguese maestro out injured.

Recently, Erik ten Hag's team registered the best expected goals (xG) across the Premier League by over three goals – 8.78 against second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle side who have not excelled in away matches – with just a single victory in seven.

The former Chelsea man may take over many of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, particularly from dead-ball situations, and could operate behind the striker.

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

Wirtz is poised for a big haul and a home match against the struggling Wolves presenting a perfect scenario for that to happen.

He has registered attacking returns in three out of his last four fixtures – a pair of assists and one 'defcon' display.

During that spell he's made 10 chances, a team-high of any Liverpool, and his xG is 0.88.

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

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

He's Aston Villa's main goal threat, capable of scoring a strike from the smallest room inside the area.

A fixture to Stamford Bridge might seem a difficult proposition, but Villa have won there in two of the last three campaigns.

Forwards

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

Due to his fixture, having no rivalry for his place, coupled with bagged five goals over three matches, Ekitike receives the captain's armband this week.

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

There's no dropping Haaland, however because he has a more difficult fixture on the road in this round, I'm willing to look elsewhere for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m