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The quantity of Liverpool selections might you fit in your team for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side have secured a pair of triumphs , with a sizzling forward in Hugo Ekitike preparing for a clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers who are tracking for an abysmal Premier League seasons ever.

If you've retained some of your Africa Cup of Nations free transfers and have the budget to upgrade by replacing the unavailable Bruno Fernandes, then Liverpool picks should be the main consideration.

This team of the week is constructed using present FPL valuations to fit within a 100 million pound budget, simulating using a one-week wildcard.

What Was the Performance of Last Week's Squad?

Skipper Erling Haaland (32 points) and the in-form pair of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) as well as Hugo Ekitike led the team to a respectable 82 points – with a bonus a double-digit performance from Fulham's defender off the bench.

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

Goalkeeper and Defenders

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

The North London side's defence experienced a minor wobble in the wake of an injury to Gabriel, however, they've recorded two clean sheets recently , boasting nine so far before the campaign's midpoint played.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have let in goals in only three home games this season. The strikes they conceded came from a Manchester City superstar, a spectacular strike from Tottenham's forward , plus a unexpected header from Wolves' attacker.

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

It's a triple-up on the Arsenal defence.

They are the top defensive unit statistically, recording shutouts in over 50% of their matches, they face a Roberto De Zerbi's side that has failed to score in two consecutive games.

The South Coast club have only managed nine strikes from eight away games.

Timber is a steady choice every week , possessing greater offensive potential since returning to right-back.

The Ecuadorian has registered defensive contribution points over his last four starts, including two clean sheets.

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

I'd pick six Liverpool assets this week if allowed.

Wolves failed to score for the tenth occasion so far during a recent two-nil defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

They have a paltry 9 strikes in total, including a couple away from home. This is one of the safest shutout bet possible.

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

Even with Leeds United's recent offensive form – and the form of their striker – we're selecting a Sunderland shutout at home.

This would secure a third consecutive , with the Paraguayan defender establishing himself as a prime value defender option. You can select him with assurance in most games, given his regular 'defcon' points.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder will likely assume a key responsibility at Old Trafford in the next few games, due to Bruno Fernandes out injured.

Over the past three games, Erik ten Hag's team registered the highest xG statistically by a significant margin – 8.78 against second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

They face a Newcastle United team that has not excelled on the road – managing a single victory from seven attempts.

The former Chelsea man could well assume a large share of Fernandes' playmaking duties, notably on set-pieces, and might feature behind the striker.

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

The German playmaker is poised for a major point return and a home match against the struggling Wolves being a perfect time for that to happen.

He has delivered returns in three of four recent fixtures – a pair of assists and one 'defcon' performance.

In that period his chance creation stands at 10 chances, the highest among all Liverpool, while his xG totals 0.88.

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

With 30 points in two games, Rogers' form is impossible to ignore.

He's Villa's main goal threat, with an ability to scoring a goal from half a yard of room in the box.

A fixture at Stamford Bridge might seem a difficult proposition, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious there twice during the past three seasons.

Forwards

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

Because of facing an abysmal Wolves side, a lack of competition for a starting spot, and having bagged a five-goal haul over three matches, the French striker gets the captain's armband for this round.

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

It is unthinkable to benching Haaland, although because he has a more difficult fixture on the road this week, the choice is to look elsewhere with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m