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How many Liverpool players might you squeeze into your lineup in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched two consecutive victories , with a sizzling striker in their French frontman preparing for a fixture with a struggling Wolves side who are heading towards a historically poor Premier League seasons in history.

Should you have held onto a portion of your Africa Cup of Nations transfers , with the cash to reinvest following the injury to the unavailable Manchester United's playmaker, then assets from Anfield options must be the primary focus.

This weekly selection is chosen based on current Fantasy Premier League costs to fit within a 100 million pound spending limit, as if activating a Free Hit chip.

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Skipper Manchester City's striker (a huge score) , alongside the productive duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) and Hugo Ekitike propelled the selection to a respectable 82 points – with a bonus a 10-point cameo from Antonee Robinson as a substitute.

Our FPL Team of the Week for Matchday 18

Keeper & Defenders

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

Arsenal's defence suffered a minor wobble after the absence of their Brazilian defender, however, they've kept two clean sheets in their past four and have nine already with less than the campaign's midpoint completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in just a handful of home games campaign. Those goals came from Erling Haaland, a spectacular strike from Richarlison and a unexpected goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

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

They are the strongest defensive unit in FPL, recording shutouts in the majority of their matches, they face a Roberto De Zerbi's team that has not found the net in two consecutive matches.

Brighton have a mere 9 goals from eight fixtures away from home.

Timber continues to be a steady choice each gameweek , possessing increased goal threat since returning to right-back.

The Ecuadorian has registered 'defcon' points in his past four appearances, which included a pair of shutouts.

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

I'd pick half a dozen Liverpool players this week if possible.

Wolves failed to score once again this season in Saturday's two-nil home loss to Brentford.

The Midlands side have only managed 9 goals all season, with only a couple on the road. It represents a very secure shutout prospect possible.

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

Even with Leeds United's better goalscoring upturn – highlighted by Dominic Calvert-Lewin – the pick is a Sunderland shutout at home.

That would mark their third in a row and the Paraguayan defender is cementing himself as the best value defender option. You can start him regularly across many fixtures, given his regular 'defcon' points.

Midfielders

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

Mount is expected to take on a bigger responsibility for Manchester United in the next few games, due to their Portuguese maestro out injured.

Recently, United have generated the best expected goals (xG) in the league by a comfortable distance – 8.78 compared to second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

They face a Newcastle United side that has not excelled in away matches – managing a single victory in their last seven.

The former Chelsea man could well take over many of the injured star's creative responsibilities, particularly on set-pieces, and could play as an attacking midfielder.

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

Wirtz is on the verge of a major point return , with a home match versus Wolves representing a perfect time for it.

Wirtz has delivered returns across four recent fixtures – two assists and one 'defcon' performance.

During that spell his chance creation stands at 10 chances, a team-high of any his teammates, while his xG stands at 0.88.

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

With 30 points in two games, the midfielder's current form cannot be overlooked.

He's Villa's main goal threat, who can producing a strike with half a yard of space inside the area.

A fixture at Stamford Bridge could be viewed as a difficult assignment, the Birmingham club have won there twice during recent years.

Forwards

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

Given his fixture, a lack of rivalry for a starting spot, and having notched five goals over three matches, the French striker receives the captain's armband for this round.

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

There's no dropping the Norwegian goal machine, but because he has a more difficult away game this week, we are opting to bet against him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m