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

The Merseyside club are coming off back-to-back wins and boast a red-hot attacker in their French frontman ahead of a fixture with a struggling Wolves side that are heading towards a historically poor top-flight campaigns in history.

If you've held onto some of your Africa Cup of Nations wildcards , and possess the funds to spend following the injury to the unavailable Manchester United's playmaker, consequently assets from Anfield picks ought to be the primary focus.

This weekly selection is chosen based on present Fantasy Premier League valuations to stay under a 100 million pound budget, simulating using a Free Hit chip.

A Look Back at Last Week's Squad?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (a massive haul) and the in-form duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) and Hugo Ekitike propelled the team to a solid 82 points – with a bonus a double-digit contribution from Antonee Robinson from the replacements.

This Week's FPL Ideal Squad for Matchday 18

Goalkeeper and Defenders

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

The North London side's backline experienced a brief dip following an injury to their Brazilian defender, however, they've kept two clean sheets recently and have 9 to their name with not even half the season completed.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in only three fixtures at the Emirates this season. Those goals came from Erling Haaland, a long-range effort from Richarlison , plus a unexpected header from Tolu Arokodare.

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

We're opting for a three-pronged on the Gunners' backline.

They are the strongest defence in FPL, recording shutouts in the majority of their fixtures, they face a Brighton team that has drawn a blank in two consecutive games.

Brighton have scored just nine goals across eight fixtures away from home.

The Dutch defender remains a reliable pick every week and has increased offensive potential operating as right-back.

The Ecuadorian has registered 'defcon' points in his past four appearances, featuring two clean sheets.

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

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

Gary O'Neil's team drew another blank for the tenth occasion so far in a recent two-nil home loss to Brentford.

The Midlands side have a paltry 9 goals in total, with only two on the road. It represents a very secure shutout bet possible.

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

Even with the Yorkshire club's recent offensive form – including the performances of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – I'm backing a Stadium of Light clean sheet on home soil.

This would secure a third consecutive , with the Paraguayan defender is cementing himself as a prime value defensive pick. You can field him confidently across many fixtures, thanks to his potential for defensive contribution points.

Midfielders

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

Mount is expected to take on a key role at Manchester United over the coming fixtures, with Bruno Fernandes being sidelined.

In their last three matches, Erik ten Hag's team registered the greatest xG statistically by a comfortable distance – 8.78 against the next best Leeds' 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle side who have not excelled away from home – managing one win in seven.

The former Chelsea man may inherit many of the injured star's creative responsibilities, notably from dead-ball situations, and might feature as an attacking midfielder.

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

The German playmaker is due a major point return , with a home match against the struggling Wolves being the prime opportunity for it.

He has registered attacking returns in three of his past four games – a pair of assists plus a defensive contribution performance.

During that spell his chance creation stands at 10 chances, the highest among all his teammates, while his expected goals totals 0.88.

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

With 30 points over two matches, Rogers' current form demands attention.

He is Aston Villa's key attacker, capable of creating a goal with the smallest room in the box.

An away trip to Stamford Bridge might seem a tough assignment, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious there in two of recent years.

Forwards

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

Due to his fixture, a lack of competition for his place, coupled with scored a five-goal haul over three matches, Ekitike gets the double-points role this week.

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

It is unthinkable to benching the Norwegian goal machine, however with him having a tougher fixture on the road in this round, I'm willing to look elsewhere for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m