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What number of Liverpool assets might you accommodate into your lineup for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side have secured back-to-back wins , with a sizzling striker in their French frontman ahead of a encounter with Wolverhampton Wanderers currently tracking for an abysmal top-flight seasons in history.

For managers who retained a few of your Africa Cup of Nations free transfers , with the funds to upgrade after losing the injured Manchester United's playmaker, then Liverpool options should be your top priority.

The weekly selection is assembled using latest Fantasy Premier League valuations to stay under a 100 million pound spending limit, as if you were playing a one-week wildcard.

How Did Our Recent Squad?

Captain Manchester City's striker (32 points) and the in-form duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) and Liverpool's frontman guided the team to a solid 82 points – supplemented by a 10-point performance from Fulham's defender as a substitute.

Our FPL Ideal Squad for Matchday 18

Keeper & Defence

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

The North London side's backline experienced a slight stumble following an injury to their Brazilian defender, yet they've secured two shutouts recently and have 9 so far with less than the campaign's midpoint gone.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in only three matches at home this season. Those goals came from Erling Haaland, a wondrous strike from Tottenham's forward and a surprise goal from Tolu Arokodare.

Jurrien Timber (£6.5m) and Piero Hincapie (£5.5m), Arsenal – vs Brighton (H).

We're opting for a three-pronged on the Arsenal defence.

They are the strongest defensive unit in the game, recording shutouts in over 50% of their matches, they take on a Brighton team who have not found the net in their last two games.

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

The Dutch defender continues to be a solid pick every week and has more attacking upside since returning to right-back.

Hincapie has registered defensive contribution points in his past four starts, featuring a pair of shutouts.

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

Managers would love six Liverpool assets for this fixture if possible.

Wolves were shut out for the 10th time in 17 games in Saturday's two-nil home loss to Brentford.

They have only managed 9 strikes all season, including a couple on the road. This is as safe a clean sheet prospect possible.

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

Regardless of the Yorkshire club's improved goalscoring upturn – including the performances of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – we're selecting a Sunderland clean sheet on home soil.

That would mark a third in a row , with Alderete establishing himself as a prime budget defensive pick. Managers can start him regularly across many fixtures, given his regular defensive contribution returns.

Midfield

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

Mount will likely assume a key part at Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, with Bruno Fernandes suffering an injury.

Over the past three games, Erik ten Hag's team boast the best expected goals (xG) in the league by over three goals – 8.78 compared to second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle side that has not excelled on the road – managing one win in their last seven.

The former Chelsea man may take over many of the injured star's creative responsibilities, particularly on set-pieces, and could feature behind the striker.

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

Wirtz is poised for a big haul and a fixture at Anfield versus Wolves presenting the prime time for it.

He has registered attacking returns across his past four fixtures – a pair of assists and one 'defcon' display.

During that spell he has created 10 chances, the most among all Liverpool, and his expected goals totals 0.88.

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

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

He is Villa's main goal threat, with an ability to producing a strike from minimal space inside the area.

A fixture to Chelsea might seem a challenging proposition, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious at that ground in two of the past three seasons.

Forwards

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

Because of his fixture, having no rivalry for his place, and having bagged a five-goal haul over three matches, the French striker receives the captain's armband for this round.

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

One cannot consider omitting Haaland, however with him having a tougher away game this week, I'm willing to pass over him for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m