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How many Liverpool selections can you accommodate in your lineup this week?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched back-to-back wins , with a in-form striker in Hugo Ekitike preparing for a clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers who are tracking for one of the worst top-flight seasons in history.

If you've kept a portion of your Africa Cup of Nations transfers , with the budget to upgrade by replacing the unavailable Manchester United's playmaker, then assets from Anfield players ought to be the main consideration.

The team of the week is assembled according to latest FPL prices to fit within a £100m budget, mirroring using a Free Hit chip.

How Did Last Week's Selection?

Skipper Erling Haaland (a huge score) , alongside the in-form duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) as well as Liverpool's frontman propelled the squad to a handsome 82 points – supplemented by a 10-point contribution from Fulham's defender as a substitute.

Our FPL Team of the Week for Gameweek 18

Keeper & Defence

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

The North London side's defence experienced a minor wobble in the wake of the absence of their Brazilian defender, however, they've recorded two clean sheets in their past four and have 9 so far before the campaign's midpoint completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in only three matches at home campaign. Those goals came from Erling Haaland, a wondrous effort from Tottenham's forward and a unexpected goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

It's a triple selection from the Arsenal defence.

They are the best defence in FPL, recording shutouts in more than half of their matches, they host a Roberto De Zerbi's side who have drawn a blank in their past two matches.

Brighton have a mere nine strikes in eight away games.

Timber remains a reliable choice each gameweek , with more attacking upside operating as the full-back role.

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

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

One could select half a dozen Liverpool players this week if allowed.

Wolves failed to score once again this season during Saturday's 2-0 home loss to the Bees.

They have scored just 9 goals in total, including a couple on the road. This is a very secure shutout bet imaginable.

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

Regardless of Leeds United's recent offensive form – including the performances of their striker – the pick is a Stadium of Light clean sheet at home.

This would secure a third consecutive , with Alderete is cementing himself as a prime budget defender option. You can select him with assurance in most games, given his consistent 'defcon' returns.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder will likely assume a key role for Manchester United over the coming fixtures, with Bruno Fernandes out injured.

Recently, United registered the highest expected goals (xG) statistically by over three goals – 8.78 compared to the next best Leeds United's 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle United team that has struggled away from home – managing a single victory from seven attempts.

The former Chelsea man may assume many of the injured star's playmaking duties, notably from dead-ball situations, and might feature behind the striker.

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

The German playmaker is due a major point return , with a home match versus Wolves presenting the prime opportunity for that to happen.

Wirtz has delivered returns in three of his past four games – two assists and one defensive contribution performance.

Over that time his chance creation stands at 10 chances, the highest of any Liverpool, while his xG stands at 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points across two gameweeks, the midfielder's current form demands attention.

He is Aston Villa's main goal threat, with an ability to creating a strike with half a yard of room inside the area.

An away trip to Stamford Bridge may appear a tough proposition, but Villa have emerged victorious at that ground twice during recent years.

Forwards

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

Because of his fixture, having no competition for a starting spot, coupled with scored a five-goal haul in three games, the French striker earns the captaincy this week.

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

It is unthinkable to omitting Haaland, but with him having a more difficult fixture on the road this week, the choice is to look elsewhere for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m