Skipper Ekitike along with a Three-Pronged Arsenal Backline – The Fantasy Premier League Squad for the Round

How many Liverpool selections are you able to squeeze into your team in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side have secured a pair of triumphs , featuring a in-form attacker in their French frontman preparing for a encounter with Wolves currently tracking for one of the worst top-flight campaigns in history.

For managers who kept some of your Africa Cup of Nations free transfers , and possess the funds to upgrade following the injury to the injured Bruno Fernandes, consequently Liverpool picks ought to be the main consideration.

This ideal squad is assembled based on present FPL prices to stay under a 100 million pound cap, simulating activating a Free Hit chip.

How Did Last Week's Team?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (a huge score) , alongside the productive pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) and Liverpool's frontman guided the squad to a solid score – with a bonus a 10-point contribution from Antonee Robinson from the replacements.

Our FPL Team of the Week for Matchday 18

Keeper and Defenders

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

Arsenal's backline experienced a minor wobble following the absence of Gabriel, however, they've kept two shutouts over their last four matches and have 9 already before the campaign's midpoint gone.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in just a handful of fixtures at the Emirates this season. The strikes they conceded came from a Manchester City superstar, a spectacular effort from Tottenham's forward and a surprise goal from Tolu Arokodare.

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

We're opting for a three-pronged from the Arsenal backline.

They are the best defensive unit in FPL, with a clean sheet in more than half of their fixtures, they host a Brighton team that has failed to score in their last two outings.

The South Coast club have only managed nine goals in eight fixtures away from home.

The Dutch defender continues to be a reliable option each gameweek , possessing increased goal threat now he is the full-back role.

Hincapie has registered 'defcon' points in his past four starts, featuring two clean sheets.

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

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

Wolves drew another blank once again so far in Saturday's two-nil defeat at Molineux to the Bees.

They have scored just nine goals all season, with only two away from home. This is a very secure clean sheet prospect possible.

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

Despite the Yorkshire club's improved offensive form – highlighted by their striker – I'm backing a Sunderland clean sheet at home.

This would secure a third in a row and the Paraguayan defender establishing himself as the best budget defender option. You can start him regularly across many fixtures, given his potential for 'defcon' points.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder will likely assume a significant role at Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, due to their Portuguese maestro being sidelined.

Over the past three games, Erik ten Hag's team have generated the best xG in the league by a significant margin – 8.78 compared to the next best Leeds United's 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle United side that has struggled in away matches – managing one win from seven attempts.

Mount may assume many of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, notably from dead-ball situations, and could feature as an attacking midfielder.

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

The German playmaker is due a big haul and a fixture at Anfield against the struggling Wolves being a perfect opportunity for it.

He has registered attacking returns across four recent fixtures – two assists and one defensive contribution display.

During that spell he's made 10 chances, the most among all his teammates, and his expected goals totals 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points over two matches, Rogers' form demands attention.

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

A fixture to Chelsea might seem a difficult assignment, the Birmingham club have won at that ground twice during the past three seasons.

Strikers

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

Due to facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no rivalry for a starting spot, and having bagged a five-goal haul over three matches, Ekitike earns the double-points role for this round.

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

One cannot consider dropping Haaland, but with him having a tougher fixture on the road in this round, we are opting to pass over him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m