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How many Liverpool selections might you accommodate in your team in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched a pair of triumphs , featuring a in-form attacker in Hugo Ekitike preparing for a fixture with Wolverhampton Wanderers currently tracking for one of the worst top-flight seasons on record.

If you've held onto a portion of your Africa Cup of Nations free transfers , and possess the budget to reinvest by replacing the unavailable Bruno Fernandes, consequently Liverpool picks should be the primary focus.

This team of the week is chosen based on present Fantasy Premier League costs to comply with a 100 million pound cap, as if activating a Free Hit chip.

A Look Back at The Previous Selection?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (a huge score) and the hot duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) as well as Liverpool's frontman guided the squad to a solid total – with a bonus a 10-point performance from Fulham's defender from the replacements.

This Week's Fantasy Premier League Ideal Squad for Gameweek 18

Goalkeeper and Defenders

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

Arsenal's backline experienced a minor wobble after an injury to Gabriel, however, they've kept two shutouts over their last four matches , with 9 so far with less than the campaign's midpoint gone.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have let in goals in all but three home games this season. Those goals came from a Manchester City superstar, a long-range effort from Richarlison and a surprise goal from Tolu Arokodare.

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

It's a triple-up from the Gunners' defence.

Not only are they the best defence in FPL, recording shutouts in more than half of their matches, they take on a Brighton team who have failed to score in their last two matches.

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

The Dutch defender continues to be a solid choice each gameweek and has increased offensive potential now he is right-back.

Hincapie has collected 'defcon' points in his past four appearances, including two clean sheets.

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

One could select six Liverpool assets for this fixture if the rules permitted.

Gary O'Neil's team drew another blank for the 10th time in 17 games in Saturday's two-nil defeat at Molineux to the Bees.

They have only managed 9 strikes this campaign, including a couple on the road. That makes this as safe a clean sheet opportunity imaginable.

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

Despite the Yorkshire club's recent offensive form – highlighted by Dominic Calvert-Lewin – the pick is a Stadium of Light clean sheet at home.

That would mark their third in a row and the Paraguayan defender becoming a prime budget defensive pick. Managers can select him with assurance across many fixtures, due to his consistent defensive contribution returns.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder will likely assume a bigger responsibility for Manchester United over the coming fixtures, due to Bruno Fernandes out injured.

In their last three matches, United have generated the highest xG statistically by over three goals – 8.78 versus second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

They face a Newcastle United team that has been poor in away matches – with just one win in seven.

The former Chelsea man is likely to take over a large share of the injured star's playmaking duties, notably from dead-ball situations, and might play in the number 10 role.

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

The German playmaker is due a big haul , with a fixture at Anfield against the struggling Wolves presenting a perfect scenario for it.

Wirtz has posted points in three out of his past four fixtures – a pair of assists plus a 'defcon' performance.

During that spell his chance creation stands at 10 chances, the highest of any his teammates, while his xG stands at 0.88.

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

Boasting 30 points over two matches, Rogers' hot streak cannot be overlooked.

He is Villa's key attacker, who can scoring a strike from the smallest room inside the area.

An away trip at Stamford Bridge could be viewed as a difficult proposition, the Birmingham club have won at that ground in two of the last three campaigns.

Forwards

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

Given his fixture, a lack of competition for a starting spot, and having notched five goals in three games, Ekitike earns the captain's armband for this round.

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

It is unthinkable to omitting Haaland, although with him having a tougher fixture on the road in this round, we are opting to bet against him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m