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The quantity of Liverpool players can you fit into your lineup this week?

The Merseyside club have secured back-to-back wins and boast a in-form striker in their French frontman preparing for a encounter with Wolves who are on course for a historically poor top-flight seasons in history.

For managers who kept a portion of your Africa Cup of Nations free transfers , with the cash to upgrade by replacing the injured Manchester United's playmaker, in that case Liverpool options should be the primary focus.

This weekly selection is chosen using present Fantasy Premier League costs to comply with a £100m budget, mirroring activating a Free Hit.

How Did Last Week's Team?

Captain Erling Haaland (a huge score) , combined with the hot pair of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) plus Liverpool's frontman guided the team to a handsome score – enhanced by a double-digit performance from Fulham's defender from the replacements.

This Week's FPL Ideal Squad for Matchday 18

Goalkeeper & Defence

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

Arsenal's defence experienced a minor wobble in the wake of an injury to Gabriel, but they have secured two shutouts recently , boasting nine already with not even half the season completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in just a handful of fixtures at the Emirates this season. Those goals were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a long-range strike from Tottenham's forward and a late goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

We're opting for a triple selection on the Gunners' backline.

They are the best defensive unit in the game, recording shutouts in more than half of their matches, they host a Brighton side that has drawn a blank in their last two outings.

Brighton have only managed nine goals in eight fixtures away from home.

The Dutch defender remains a steady choice every week and has increased attacking upside operating as right-back.

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

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

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

Gary O'Neil's team failed to score once again this season during a recent two-nil defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

The Midlands side have only managed nine strikes this campaign, with only a couple away from home. This is one of the safest shutout opportunity available.

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

Even with Leeds United's recent goalscoring upturn – highlighted by their striker – the pick is a Stadium of Light clean sheet on home soil.

It would be a third consecutive and the Paraguayan defender establishing himself as an outstanding value defender option. You can select him confidently across many fixtures, due to his potential for 'defcon' points.

Midfield

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

Mount is expected to take on a significant part for Old Trafford in the next few games, due to their Portuguese maestro suffering an injury.

Over the past three games, Erik ten Hag's team boast the best expected goals (xG) in the league by a significant margin – 8.78 against the next best Leeds' 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle team who have been poor on the road – managing a single victory in their last seven.

Mount is likely to take over a large share of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, especially from dead-ball situations, and might play as an attacking midfielder.

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

Wirtz is poised for a significant score , with a fixture at Anfield versus Wolves being an ideal time for that to happen.

Wirtz has delivered returns across his past four fixtures – two assists plus a 'defcon' performance.

During that spell he has created 10 chances, a team-high among all Liverpool, and his xG stands at 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points over two matches, the midfielder's hot streak cannot be overlooked.

He is Aston Villa's main goal threat, who can producing a goal from the smallest room in the box.

A fixture at Stamford Bridge may appear a challenging assignment, the Birmingham club have won at that ground in two of recent years.

Forwards

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

Due to his fixture, a lack of rivalry for his place, coupled with scored five goals over three matches, Ekitike receives the captain's armband this week.

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

It is unthinkable to dropping the Norwegian goal machine, however because he has a tougher fixture on the road in this round, I'm willing to pass over him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m