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What number of Liverpool players can you accommodate in your squad in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side have secured back-to-back wins , featuring a in-form forward in their French frontman ahead of a fixture with a struggling Wolves side currently tracking for one of the worst Premier League seasons in history.

Should you have held onto some of your Africa Cup of Nations transfers , with the funds to reinvest after losing the sidelined Bruno Fernandes, consequently Liverpool players must be the main consideration.

This team of the week is chosen according to current FPL prices to comply with a £100m cap, simulating using a one-week wildcard.

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Captain Manchester City's striker (a massive haul) and the productive pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) plus Hugo Ekitike propelled the team to a handsome score – enhanced by a double-digit cameo from Fulham's defender off the bench.

Our Fantasy Premier League Team of the Week for Matchday 18

Keeper and Defenders

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

The North London side's backline experienced a minor wobble in the wake of an injury to Gabriel, yet they've kept two clean sheets recently , boasting 9 to their name before the campaign's midpoint played.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in just a handful of fixtures at the Emirates campaign. The strikes they conceded came from a Manchester City superstar, a spectacular effort from Tottenham's forward and a unexpected goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

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

They are the top defensive unit in FPL, recording shutouts in over 50% of their fixtures, they host a Brighton team who have drawn a blank in their last two matches.

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

The Dutch defender is a reliable choice every week , with increased offensive potential operating as the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has collected 'defcon' points in his past four starts, featuring a pair of shutouts.

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

I'd pick six Anfield players this week if possible.

Gary O'Neil's team drew another blank for the 10th time so far during Saturday's 2-0 home loss to the Bees.

They have scored just nine goals in total, with only two on the road. This is one of the safest shutout opportunity available.

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

Regardless of Leeds United's recent offensive form – and the form of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – we're selecting a Sunderland shutout at home.

That would mark a third consecutive , with the Paraguayan defender is cementing himself as a prime low-cost defender option. Managers can start him with assurance across many fixtures, given his regular 'defcon' points.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder is expected to take on a significant part at Manchester United in the next few games, due to Bruno Fernandes suffering an injury.

Recently, Erik ten Hag's team registered the greatest expected goals (xG) statistically by over three goals – 8.78 against the next best Leeds United's 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle side who have been poor away from home – with just one win in their last seven.

The former Chelsea man could well inherit a large share of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, notably on set-pieces, and might play in the number 10 role.

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

The German playmaker is on the verge of a major point return and a home match versus the struggling Wolves being a perfect scenario for it.

Wirtz has posted points in three out of his last four fixtures – two assists and one 'defcon' performance.

In that period he's made 10 chances, the most of any Liverpool, while his xG stands at 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points over two matches, the midfielder's hot streak is impossible to ignore.

He is Aston Villa's main goal threat, with an ability to creating a strike from half a yard of space inside the area.

An away trip to Stamford Bridge might seem a difficult assignment, but Villa have emerged victorious at that ground in two of recent years.

Strikers

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

Due to facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no competition for his place, and having scored five goals over three matches, the French striker receives the captain's armband this week.

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

One cannot consider benching the Norwegian goal machine, however with him having a tougher away game in this round, we are opting to pass over him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m