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The quantity of Liverpool assets might you accommodate inside your squad this week?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched a pair of triumphs , with a in-form striker in their French frontman preparing for a encounter with Wolverhampton Wanderers currently heading towards one of the worst top-flight campaigns on record.

For managers who kept a few of your Africa Cup of Nations free transfers , and possess the funds to upgrade after losing the sidelined Bruno Fernandes, in that case assets from Anfield options ought to be the main consideration.

This team of the week is constructed based on latest FPL costs to comply with a 100 million pound budget, simulating activating a one-week wildcard.

A Look Back at Last Week's Selection?

Captain Manchester City's striker (a huge score) , alongside the productive pair of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) and Hugo Ekitike propelled the squad to a respectable score – enhanced by a 10-point performance from Antonee Robinson off the bench.

The FPL Selection for Gameweek 18

Goalkeeper & Defence

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

The North London side's defence experienced a slight stumble after the absence of their Brazilian defender, however, they've kept two clean sheets over their last four matches and have nine already before the campaign's midpoint played.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in only three home games campaign. Those goals were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a wondrous strike from Tottenham's forward and a late header from Tolu Arokodare.

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

We're opting for a triple selection from the Gunners' backline.

As well as being the strongest defensive unit in FPL, recording shutouts in more than half of their matches, they take on a Roberto De Zerbi's team who have not found the net in their past two matches.

The South Coast club have only managed 9 goals across eight away games.

Timber remains a solid choice each gameweek , possessing greater attacking upside since returning to right-back.

Hincapie has earned 'defcon' points in four consecutive appearances, which included a pair of shutouts.

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

Managers would love six Liverpool players for this fixture if possible.

Wolves failed to score for the 10th time this season during a recent 2-0 home loss to Brentford.

The Midlands side have only managed nine goals in total, with only two away from home. It represents one of the safest clean sheet prospect available.

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

Despite Leeds United's improved offensive form – and the form of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – we're selecting a Sunderland shutout at home.

This would secure a third consecutive and the Paraguayan defender becoming the best low-cost defensive pick. You can select him confidently across many fixtures, given his consistent 'defcon' returns.

Midfield

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

Mount should play a significant role at Manchester United in the next few games, following Bruno Fernandes suffering an injury.

In their last three matches, Erik ten Hag's team have generated the highest expected goals (xG) across the Premier League by a comfortable distance – 8.78 versus the next best Leeds United's 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle team who have struggled in away matches – managing a single victory from seven attempts.

Mount is likely to take over many of Fernandes' playmaking duties, especially from dead-ball situations, and might operate as an attacking midfielder.

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

The German playmaker is on the verge of a big haul , with a home match versus Wolves presenting the prime opportunity for it.

He has registered attacking returns across his last four fixtures – a pair of assists and one 'defcon' performance.

Over that time he has created 10 chances, the most among all his teammates, while his expected goals is 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points in two games, Rogers' hot streak cannot be overlooked.

He is Aston Villa's main goal threat, who can producing a goal with minimal room in the box.

An away trip at Chelsea may appear a challenging proposition, the Birmingham club have won there twice during the last three campaigns.

Forwards

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

Because of facing an abysmal Wolves side, a lack of competition for a starting spot, and having scored a five-goal haul over three matches, the French striker earns the captaincy for this round.

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

One cannot consider dropping the Norwegian goal machine, however with him having a more difficult fixture on the road this week, we are opting to look elsewhere with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m