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The quantity of The Reds players can you squeeze into your team in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off back-to-back wins and boast a in-form forward in Hugo Ekitike preparing for a fixture with a struggling Wolves side that are on course for one of the worst Premier League campaigns ever.

For managers who kept some of your AFCON transfers and have the funds to spend following the injury to the sidelined Manchester United's playmaker, in that case Liverpool players should be your top priority.

The weekly selection is chosen based on present Fantasy Premier League costs to comply with a £100m cap, simulating activating a one-week wildcard.

A Look Back at Last Week's Team?

Captain Manchester City's striker (a massive haul) and the hot pair of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) as well as Hugo Ekitike propelled the squad to a handsome score – with a bonus a double-digit cameo from Antonee Robinson as a substitute.

The FPL Team of the Week for Matchday 18

Keeper and Defenders

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

Arsenal's backline had a minor wobble after the absence of Gabriel, but they have recorded two shutouts recently , with nine already with not even the campaign's midpoint completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in just a handful of home games campaign. Those goals were scored by Erling Haaland, a long-range strike from Richarlison , plus a late goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

This week features a three-pronged on the Arsenal defence.

They are the best defensive unit in the game, recording shutouts in over 50% of their fixtures, they take on a Roberto De Zerbi's team that has drawn a blank in two consecutive outings.

The South Coast club have a mere 9 goals in eight away games.

The Dutch defender is a solid choice every week , with more offensive potential operating as right-back.

The Ecuadorian has collected 'defcon' points in four consecutive starts, featuring two clean sheets.

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

Managers would love half a dozen Liverpool assets this week if the rules permitted.

Wolves drew another blank once again in 17 games in Saturday's 2-0 home loss to the Bees.

They have only managed 9 strikes in total, including two on the road. That makes this a very secure shutout bet available.

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

Regardless of the Yorkshire club's better offensive form – highlighted by Dominic Calvert-Lewin – the pick is a Stadium of Light clean sheet at home.

It would be their third consecutive , with the Paraguayan defender is cementing himself as the best budget defensive pick. You can start him regularly across many fixtures, given his consistent defensive contribution points.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder should play a key role at Manchester United in the next few games, due to Bruno Fernandes being sidelined.

In their last three matches, United boast the greatest xG in the league by a comfortable distance – 8.78 against second-best Leeds' 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle team who have been poor in away matches – managing one win in their last seven.

The former Chelsea man may take over many of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, particularly from dead-ball situations, potentially operate as an attacking midfielder.

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

The German playmaker is on the verge of a big haul and a fixture at Anfield versus Wolves presenting a perfect time for it.

Wirtz has registered attacking returns in three of his last four fixtures – two assists plus a defensive contribution performance.

Over that time he's made 10 chances, a team-high of any Liverpool, while his xG totals 0.88.

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

Boasting 30 points in two games, Rogers' form demands attention.

He is Villa's key attacker, with an ability to scoring a goal from minimal space inside the area.

A fixture to Stamford Bridge might seem a tough proposition, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious there on two occasions in the last three campaigns.

Strikers

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

Due to his fixture, a lack of rivalry for a starting spot, coupled with scored five goals in three games, the French striker gets the captain's armband this week.

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

It is unthinkable to benching the Norwegian goal machine, although because he has a tougher away game this week, we are opting to bet against him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m