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How many The Reds players might you accommodate into your squad in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side have secured a pair of triumphs , with a sizzling attacker in Hugo Ekitike going into a clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers currently on course for one of the worst Premier League campaigns on record.

For managers who held onto a few of your Africa Cup of Nations transfers , with the budget to upgrade following the injury to the sidelined Bruno Fernandes, then Liverpool options should be the primary focus.

The team of the week is assembled according to present Fantasy Premier League valuations to fit within a 100 million pound cap, as if you were playing a one-week wildcard.

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Captain Manchester City's striker (32 points) and the in-form duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) plus Liverpool's frontman led the team to a solid total – with a bonus a 10-point cameo from Fulham's defender from the replacements.

The FPL Team of the Week for Gameweek 18

Goalkeeper & Defenders

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

The North London side's defence experienced a brief dip in the wake of an injury to Gabriel, but they have secured two clean sheets over their last four matches and have 9 already before half the season played.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have let in goals in only three fixtures at the Emirates campaign. Those goals were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a wondrous effort from Richarlison , plus a late header from Wolves' attacker.

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

We're opting for a triple-up from the Gunners' defence.

They are the top defensive unit in FPL, recording shutouts in the majority of their fixtures, they host a Brighton side that has failed to score in their last two games.

The South Coast club have only managed nine goals from eight away games.

Timber is a reliable pick each gameweek and has increased offensive potential operating as the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has collected defensive contribution points in his past four appearances, featuring a pair of shutouts.

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

One could select six Anfield assets for this fixture if the rules permitted.

Gary O'Neil's team drew another blank once again this season in Saturday's 2-0 home loss to Brentford.

They have only managed nine goals all season, including two away from home. This is a very secure shutout bet possible.

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

Regardless of the Yorkshire club's recent goalscoring upturn – highlighted by their striker – I'm backing a Stadium of Light shutout at home.

That would mark a third consecutive , with the Paraguayan defender establishing himself as the best low-cost defender option. Managers can field him with assurance across many fixtures, thanks to his regular defensive contribution returns.

Midfielders

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

Mount should play a significant part at Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, due to Bruno Fernandes out injured.

Recently, Erik ten Hag's team boast the greatest xG statistically by a significant margin – 8.78 against the next best Leeds' 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle side that has not excelled away from home – with just a single victory in seven.

The former Chelsea man could well inherit a large share of Fernandes' playmaking duties, especially from dead-ball situations, and could operate in the number 10 role.

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

Wirtz is due a significant score , with a fixture at Anfield against the struggling Wolves being an ideal scenario for that to happen.

Wirtz has delivered returns across his last four games – a pair of assists and one defensive contribution performance.

During that spell he has created 10 chances, the highest of any his teammates, while his expected goals stands at 0.88.

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

With 30 points across two gameweeks, Rogers' current form cannot be overlooked.

He is Villa's main goal threat, capable of creating a goal from the smallest room in the box.

A fixture at Chelsea may appear a tough assignment, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious there twice during the last three campaigns.

Forwards

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

Given his fixture, a lack of rivalry for a starting spot, coupled with notched a five-goal haul in three games, Ekitike gets the captaincy this week.

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

One cannot consider dropping the Norwegian goal machine, although because he has a tricky away game this week, we are opting to pass over him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m