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The quantity of Liverpool players might you accommodate inside your lineup in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off a pair of triumphs , with a sizzling striker in Hugo Ekitike preparing for a clash with Wolves who are tracking for one of the worst top-flight seasons on record.

Should you have held onto a few of your Africa Cup of Nations wildcards , with the budget to upgrade after losing the injured Bruno Fernandes, consequently Liverpool picks should be your top priority.

This ideal squad is assembled using current FPL valuations to comply with a £100m spending limit, as if you were playing a Free Hit chip.

A Look Back at Last Week's Selection?

Captain Erling Haaland (32 points) , alongside the productive duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) plus Liverpool's frontman propelled the selection to a respectable total – enhanced by a double-digit cameo from Antonee Robinson from the replacements.

Our FPL Selection for Gameweek 18

Keeper and Defenders

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

Arsenal's backline had a slight stumble in the wake of the absence of Gabriel, but they have recorded two shutouts over their last four matches , with nine already before half the season completed.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have let in goals in just a handful of home games this season. The strikes they conceded were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a spectacular effort from Richarlison , plus a surprise header from Wolves' attacker.

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

It's a triple-up from the Arsenal backline.

Not only are they the strongest defence statistically, recording shutouts in the majority of their matches, they take on a Roberto De Zerbi's team who have drawn a blank in their past two outings.

Brighton have only managed 9 strikes across eight fixtures away from home.

Timber remains a reliable option each gameweek and has increased attacking upside operating as right-back.

The Ecuadorian has registered defensive contribution points in four consecutive starts, featuring a pair of shutouts.

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

Managers would love half a dozen Liverpool assets this week if allowed.

Gary O'Neil's team drew another blank once again so far in Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Molineux to the Bees.

They have scored just nine goals all season, with only two on the road. It represents a very secure shutout opportunity available.

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

Even with the Yorkshire club's better goalscoring upturn – including the performances of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – I'm backing a Sunderland shutout on home soil.

It would be their third consecutive , with Alderete is cementing himself as the best value defensive pick. You can select him regularly across many fixtures, thanks to his regular 'defcon' points.

Midfield

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

Mount is expected to take on a bigger part for Old Trafford in the next few games, with their Portuguese maestro out injured.

In their last three matches, Erik ten Hag's team have generated the greatest expected goals (xG) across the Premier League by a significant margin – 8.78 compared to second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

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

The former Chelsea man could well assume a large share of the injured star's playmaking duties, especially on set-pieces, potentially operate behind the striker.

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

The German playmaker is poised for a significant score and a home match against the struggling Wolves being an ideal opportunity for it.

He has registered attacking returns in three of four recent fixtures – a pair of assists plus a defensive contribution display.

During that spell his chance creation stands at 10 chances, the highest among all Liverpool, while his expected goals totals 0.88.

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

Boasting 30 points over two matches, Rogers' form is impossible to ignore.

He is Aston Villa's talisman, capable of producing a goal with the smallest space inside the area.

An away trip to Chelsea might seem a difficult proposition, but Villa have emerged victorious at that ground on two occasions in the past three seasons.

Strikers

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

Because of his fixture, a lack of rivalry for a starting spot, coupled with scored a five-goal haul over three matches, the French striker earns the double-points role this week.

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

There's no omitting Haaland, however with him having a more difficult away game this week, we are opting to pass over him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m