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

The Merseyside club have notched back-to-back wins , with a sizzling striker in Hugo Ekitike going into a encounter with Wolverhampton Wanderers currently heading towards an abysmal top-flight seasons in history.

For managers who held onto a few of your Africa Cup of Nations transfers , and possess the budget to upgrade after losing the unavailable Bruno Fernandes, in that case Liverpool players ought to be the main consideration.

This ideal squad is assembled using present Fantasy Premier League costs to fit within a 100 million pound budget, mirroring you were playing a Free Hit chip.

What Was the Performance of Last Week's Team?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (32 points) and the hot duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) as well as Hugo Ekitike guided the team to a handsome total – enhanced by a double-digit contribution from Fulham's defender as a substitute.

The Fantasy Premier League Selection for Gameweek 18

Goalkeeper & Defence

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

The North London side's backline had a slight stumble following the absence of their Brazilian defender, yet they've secured two clean sheets in their past four , boasting 9 so far with not even half the season played.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in just a handful of home games this season. Those goals were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a long-range effort from Richarlison and a unexpected goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

This week features a triple selection on the Arsenal backline.

As well as being the strongest defensive unit in the game, recording shutouts in over 50% of their fixtures, they take on a Brighton team that has drawn a blank in their past two matches.

Brighton have only managed 9 goals in eight fixtures away from home.

The Dutch defender remains a reliable option every week , with more offensive potential operating as the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has collected 'defcon' points in four consecutive starts, including a pair of shutouts.

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

Managers would love six Liverpool assets this week if allowed.

Gary O'Neil's team drew another blank for the tenth occasion this season in Saturday's two-nil home loss to the Bees.

They have a paltry 9 strikes in total, including two away from home. It represents one of the safest shutout prospect imaginable.

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

Regardless of the Yorkshire club's better offensive form – highlighted by their striker – the pick is a Stadium of Light shutout on home soil.

That would mark a third consecutive , with the Paraguayan defender becoming a prime low-cost defensive pick. Managers can start him regularly in most games, given his consistent 'defcon' points.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder is expected to take on a significant part for Manchester United in the next few games, due to Bruno Fernandes being sidelined.

In their last three matches, United have generated the best expected goals (xG) statistically by a significant margin – 8.78 versus the next best Leeds United's 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle United team who have struggled on the road – with just a single victory from seven attempts.

Mount is likely to take over many of the injured star's creative responsibilities, notably from dead-ball situations, and could operate as an attacking midfielder.

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

The German playmaker is on the verge of a major point return and a home match against Wolves presenting an ideal time for that to happen.

Wirtz has posted points across his past four fixtures – a pair of assists and one 'defcon' performance.

During that spell his chance creation stands at 10 chances, the most of any Liverpool, while his expected goals totals 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points over two matches, the midfielder's hot streak cannot be overlooked.

He is Villa's key attacker, with an ability to creating a strike from minimal space inside the area.

An away trip at Stamford Bridge could be viewed as a tough assignment, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious at that ground twice during recent years.

Forwards

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

Because of facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no competition for a starting spot, coupled with notched five goals in three games, Ekitike earns the captaincy this week.

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

There's no benching the Norwegian goal machine, however with him having a tougher fixture on the road in this round, I'm willing to look elsewhere with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m