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How many The Reds players are you able to accommodate in your team in the upcoming gameweek?

The Merseyside club have notched two consecutive victories , with a in-form forward in their French frontman preparing for a encounter with a struggling Wolves side that are heading towards an abysmal top-flight campaigns ever.

If you've kept a portion of your AFCON transfers , with the cash to upgrade following the injury to the sidelined Bruno Fernandes, consequently assets from Anfield players must be the primary focus.

This team of the week is chosen based on current Fantasy Premier League costs to comply with a 100 million pound cap, as if using a one-week wildcard.

What Was the Performance of Last Week's Squad?

Captain Erling Haaland (a massive haul) and the productive pair of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) plus Hugo Ekitike guided the selection to a respectable score – enhanced by a 10-point cameo from Fulham's defender from the replacements.

Our Fantasy Premier League Team of the Week for Gameweek 18

Keeper & Defence

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

The North London side's backline suffered a brief dip after an injury to Gabriel, however, they've kept two clean sheets recently , with nine so far with not even the campaign's midpoint completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in all but three home games this season. Those goals were scored by Erling Haaland, a wondrous strike from Richarlison and a surprise header from Wolves' attacker.

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

We're opting for a triple-up on the Arsenal backline.

They are the top defensive unit in FPL, recording shutouts in over 50% of their fixtures, they take on a Brighton side who have not found the net in two consecutive games.

Brighton have scored just 9 strikes from eight matches on the road.

Timber continues to be a reliable option every week , with greater offensive potential since returning to the full-back role.

Hincapie has earned 'defcon' points in four consecutive appearances, which included a pair of shutouts.

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

I'd pick half a dozen Liverpool assets this week if allowed.

Gary O'Neil's team failed to score for the 10th time in 17 games in Saturday's 2-0 home loss to Brentford.

The Midlands side have a paltry 9 strikes all season, with only a couple away from home. It represents one of the safest shutout opportunity possible.

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

Even with Leeds United's better offensive form – including the performances of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – I'm backing a Stadium of Light shutout at home.

It would be their third in a row , with Alderete establishing himself as a prime budget defender option. Managers can select him with assurance across many fixtures, thanks to his consistent defensive contribution points.

Midfielders

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

Mount should play a key responsibility at Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, due to their Portuguese maestro being sidelined.

Over the past three games, United registered the highest expected goals (xG) in the league by over three goals – 8.78 versus second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

They face a Newcastle United side who have been poor away from home – with just a single victory in seven.

Mount is likely to take over many of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, notably from dead-ball situations, and could operate in the number 10 role.

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

Wirtz is due a significant score , with a home match against Wolves representing a perfect opportunity for it.

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

During that spell he's made 10 chances, the highest of any Liverpool, while his xG stands at 0.88.

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

With 30 points over two matches, Rogers' current form cannot be overlooked.

He's Villa's key attacker, capable of creating a strike from half a yard of room inside the area.

An away trip to Chelsea could be viewed as a challenging assignment, but Villa have won there twice during the past three seasons.

Strikers

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

Given facing an abysmal Wolves side, a lack of rivalry for a starting spot, coupled with bagged a five-goal haul in three games, the French striker receives the captaincy for this round.

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

There's no omitting Haaland, but because he has a tougher fixture on the road this week, the choice is to pass over him for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m