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How many The Reds selections might you squeeze in your lineup in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched back-to-back wins , featuring a sizzling forward in Hugo Ekitike going into a encounter with Wolverhampton Wanderers that are heading towards an abysmal top-flight seasons ever.

For managers who held onto some of your Africa Cup of Nations wildcards , and possess the budget to spend by replacing the unavailable Manchester United's playmaker, then Liverpool options must be the primary focus.

This team of the week is constructed according to present Fantasy Premier League prices to comply with a £100m spending limit, mirroring you were playing a Free Hit.

How Did The Previous Team?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (a massive haul) , combined with the in-form duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) as well as Hugo Ekitike guided the team to a respectable 82 points – with a bonus a double-digit performance from Antonee Robinson as a substitute.

The Fantasy Premier League Team of the Week for Matchday 18

Goalkeeper & Defence

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

Arsenal's backline had a minor wobble following the absence of their Brazilian defender, yet they've secured two clean sheets in their past four and have 9 so far before half the season played.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in just a handful of matches at home campaign. Those goals came from Erling Haaland, a wondrous strike from Tottenham's forward and a surprise header from Wolves' attacker.

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

It's a triple selection on the Arsenal backline.

They are the top defensive unit statistically, recording shutouts in more than half of their matches, they take on a Brighton team who have failed to score in their past two games.

The South Coast club have a mere nine strikes in eight fixtures away from home.

Timber remains a reliable option every week , with more offensive potential operating as right-back.

The Ecuadorian has registered defensive contribution points in his past four starts, which included two clean sheets.

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

One could select half a dozen Liverpool assets this week if allowed.

Wolves failed to score for the 10th time this season during Saturday's two-nil home loss to Brentford.

The Midlands side have only managed 9 strikes this campaign, with only a couple on the road. This is one of the safest shutout bet possible.

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

Regardless of Leeds United's recent goalscoring upturn – and the form of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – I'm backing a Stadium of Light shutout at home.

That would mark a third in a row and Alderete establishing himself as an outstanding value defender option. You can field him with assurance in most games, thanks to his regular 'defcon' returns.

Midfield

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

Mount is expected to take on a bigger responsibility at Manchester United over the coming fixtures, following their Portuguese maestro being sidelined.

In their last three matches, United have generated the best expected goals (xG) statistically by a comfortable distance – 8.78 against second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle side who have been poor on the road – managing a single victory in seven.

Mount may assume a large share of the injured star's creative responsibilities, notably on set-pieces, and might play behind the striker.

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

Wirtz is on the verge of a big haul , with a home match versus the struggling Wolves being a perfect opportunity for that to happen.

Wirtz has registered attacking returns in three out of four recent fixtures – two assists and one 'defcon' display.

In that period his chance creation stands at 10 chances, a team-high among all Liverpool, and his xG stands at 0.88.

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

With 30 points in two games, Rogers' form demands attention.

He's Villa's key attacker, who can scoring a goal from half a yard of space in the box.

A fixture at Chelsea might seem a difficult assignment, the Birmingham club have won there on two occasions in recent years.

Strikers

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

Given his fixture, a lack of rivalry for a starting spot, coupled with notched five goals in three games, Ekitike receives the captain's armband this week.

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

One cannot consider benching the Norwegian goal machine, but with him having a tricky fixture on the road in this round, I'm willing to look elsewhere with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m