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How many Liverpool players might you squeeze into your lineup for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side have secured back-to-back wins , featuring a in-form striker in Hugo Ekitike going into a encounter with a struggling Wolves side that are tracking for a historically poor top-flight campaigns on record.

For managers who retained a few of your AFCON transfers , with the cash to spend following the injury to the unavailable Bruno Fernandes, consequently assets from Anfield players must be the primary focus.

The weekly selection is constructed using current Fantasy Premier League valuations to fit within a 100 million pound budget, simulating using a one-week wildcard.

A Look Back at Our Recent Selection?

Skipper Erling Haaland (a massive haul) , alongside the hot pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) plus Hugo Ekitike led the selection to a solid score – enhanced by a 10-point contribution from Fulham's defender off the bench.

Our Fantasy Premier League Selection for Gameweek 18

Goalkeeper & Defence

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

The North London side's defence suffered a minor wobble following the absence of their Brazilian defender, however, they've secured two clean sheets recently and have 9 to their name before the campaign's midpoint completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in just a handful of matches at home campaign. Those goals came from Erling Haaland, a wondrous strike from Tottenham's forward , plus a unexpected header from Tolu Arokodare.

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

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

Not only are they the top defence statistically, recording shutouts in more than half of their fixtures, they take on a Roberto De Zerbi's side who have drawn a blank in their past two matches.

The South Coast club have a mere nine goals across eight fixtures away from home.

The Dutch defender is a reliable pick each gameweek , with more attacking upside since returning to right-back.

Hincapie has registered 'defcon' points in four consecutive appearances, featuring two clean sheets.

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

One could select half a dozen Anfield players for this fixture if possible.

Gary O'Neil's team were shut out for the tenth occasion in 17 games in a recent 2-0 home loss to Brentford.

The Midlands side have only managed nine strikes in total, including a couple away from home. That makes this one of the safest shutout bet possible.

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

Even with the Yorkshire club's recent goalscoring upturn – highlighted by Dominic Calvert-Lewin – I'm backing a Stadium of Light shutout at home.

It would be their third consecutive and the Paraguayan defender becoming an outstanding low-cost defender option. Managers can select him confidently in most games, thanks to his consistent defensive contribution points.

Midfield

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

Mount should play a key responsibility for Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, following Bruno Fernandes suffering an injury.

Recently, United registered the best xG statistically by over three goals – 8.78 versus second-best Leeds' 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle United team that has been poor on the road – managing a single victory in seven.

The former Chelsea man may take over many of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, notably on set-pieces, and might feature behind the striker.

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

Wirtz is poised for a significant score and a home match versus the struggling Wolves presenting an ideal opportunity for that to happen.

He has registered attacking returns in three out of four recent games – a pair of assists plus a 'defcon' display.

In that period his chance creation stands at 10 chances, the most among all his teammates, and his xG totals 0.88.

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

With 30 points across two gameweeks, the midfielder's hot streak cannot be overlooked.

He is Aston Villa's key attacker, who can scoring a goal from minimal space inside the area.

A fixture to Stamford Bridge could be viewed as a difficult proposition, but Villa have emerged victorious at that ground on two occasions in the past three seasons.

Strikers

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

Because of facing an abysmal Wolves side, a lack of competition for a starting spot, coupled with scored a five-goal haul over three matches, the French striker gets the captain's armband this week.

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

One cannot consider benching Haaland, however because he has a tricky fixture on the road this week, I'm willing to bet against him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m