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What number of Liverpool assets can you squeeze in your lineup in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched two consecutive victories and boast a red-hot attacker in Hugo Ekitike preparing for a encounter with Wolves that are tracking for one of the worst Premier League campaigns on record.

Should you have retained some of your Africa Cup of Nations free transfers and have the funds to spend by replacing the unavailable Manchester United's playmaker, consequently Liverpool options ought to be the primary focus.

This team of the week is assembled based on present Fantasy Premier League valuations to stay under a 100 million pound budget, mirroring activating a Free Hit.

How Did The Previous Selection?

Skipper Erling Haaland (a massive haul) and the in-form duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) and Hugo Ekitike guided the selection to a handsome score – supplemented by a 10-point contribution from Antonee Robinson as a substitute.

This Week's FPL Team of the Week for Matchday 18

Keeper & Defence

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

Arsenal's defence had a minor wobble following the absence of their Brazilian defender, but they have secured two clean sheets over their last four matches , with nine so far with not even half the season completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in just a handful of matches at home this season. Those goals were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a spectacular strike from Richarlison and a surprise goal from Tolu Arokodare.

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

It's a three-pronged on the Gunners' backline.

As well as being the strongest defensive unit in the game, with a clean sheet in the majority of their fixtures, they host a Brighton team who have drawn a blank in two consecutive games.

The South Coast club have a mere nine goals in eight away games.

The Dutch defender remains a reliable pick every week and has increased attacking upside now he is the full-back role.

Hincapie has earned defensive contribution points over his last four starts, which included a pair of shutouts.

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

One could select half a dozen Anfield assets for this fixture if the rules permitted.

Wolves were shut out for the 10th time in 17 games during Saturday's two-nil home loss to Brentford.

They have a paltry nine strikes in total, with only a couple away from home. This is a very secure clean sheet bet available.

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

Despite the Yorkshire club's improved goalscoring upturn – and the form of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – the pick is a Stadium of Light shutout at home.

That would mark their third consecutive , with Alderete is cementing himself as an outstanding low-cost defensive pick. You can start him confidently in most games, due to his potential for 'defcon' returns.

Midfield

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

Mount will likely assume a significant part for Manchester United in the next few games, due to their Portuguese maestro being sidelined.

In their last three matches, Erik ten Hag's team boast the greatest expected goals (xG) statistically by over three goals – 8.78 versus second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle side that has been poor away from home – managing a single victory in their last seven.

Mount is likely to take over a large share of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, particularly from dead-ball situations, potentially operate in the number 10 role.

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

The German playmaker is on the verge of a big haul and a fixture at Anfield versus the struggling Wolves presenting the prime scenario for it.

He has registered attacking returns across four recent fixtures – two assists and one defensive contribution display.

In that period he has created 10 chances, the most among all Liverpool, and his xG totals 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points over two matches, Rogers' form is impossible to ignore.

He's Aston Villa's key attacker, capable of producing a strike from the smallest space in the box.

A fixture at Stamford Bridge may appear a challenging proposition, but Villa have emerged victorious at that ground in two of recent years.

Strikers

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

Given facing an abysmal Wolves side, a lack of rivalry for his place, coupled with scored five goals in three games, the French striker earns the double-points role this week.

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

There's no omitting the Norwegian goal machine, however with him having a tricky away game this week, I'm willing to look elsewhere with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m