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The quantity of Liverpool selections might you squeeze inside your squad for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched back-to-back wins , featuring a sizzling attacker in Hugo Ekitike ahead of a encounter with Wolves who are on course for an abysmal Premier League campaigns in history.

If you've kept a few of your AFCON transfers , and possess the funds to upgrade after losing the injured Bruno Fernandes, then Liverpool players ought to be the primary focus.

This team of the week is constructed using current Fantasy Premier League valuations to fit within a 100 million pound cap, simulating you were playing a one-week wildcard.

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Skipper Manchester City's striker (32 points) , alongside the productive duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) plus Hugo Ekitike guided the squad to a respectable score – enhanced by a double-digit performance from Antonee Robinson from the replacements.

This Week's FPL Team of the Week for Gameweek 18

Keeper & Defenders

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

The North London side's backline had a minor wobble after an injury to their Brazilian defender, yet they've kept two shutouts in their past four , with 9 to their name with not even half the season played.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in just a handful of fixtures at the Emirates campaign. Those goals came from a Manchester City superstar, a wondrous effort from Tottenham's forward , plus a late goal from Tolu Arokodare.

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

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

They are the strongest defence statistically, recording shutouts in over 50% of their matches, they take on a Brighton team who have not found the net in two consecutive matches.

Brighton have scored just 9 goals in eight fixtures away from home.

Timber is a reliable option each gameweek and has more attacking upside operating as the full-back role.

Hincapie has registered 'defcon' points in his past four appearances, which included a pair of shutouts.

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

I'd pick six Liverpool assets this week if possible.

Wolves drew another blank once again so far during Saturday's two-nil defeat at Molineux to the Bees.

The Midlands side have a paltry 9 strikes in total, with only two away from home. It represents as safe a shutout prospect possible.

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

Even with Leeds United's improved offensive form – including the performances of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – the pick is a Stadium of Light shutout at home.

This would secure a third in a row , with Alderete establishing himself as the best value defender option. You can field him regularly in most games, thanks to his consistent 'defcon' points.

Midfielders

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

Mount should play a key role for Old Trafford in the next few games, following their Portuguese maestro being sidelined.

Over the past three games, Erik ten Hag's team have generated the best xG across the Premier League by over three goals – 8.78 against the next best Leeds' 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle side that has not excelled away from home – with just a single victory in seven.

The former Chelsea man is likely to take over many of the injured star's creative responsibilities, particularly from dead-ball situations, potentially operate as an attacking midfielder.

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

Wirtz is on the verge of a major point return and a home match against the struggling Wolves representing the prime scenario for that to happen.

Wirtz has posted points in three out of four recent games – two assists and one defensive contribution display.

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

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

With 30 points across two gameweeks, the midfielder's current form demands attention.

He is Aston Villa's key attacker, with an ability to creating a goal from minimal space inside the area.

An away trip at Stamford Bridge may appear a tough proposition, the Birmingham club have won at that ground in two of the last three campaigns.

Forwards

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

Due to his fixture, having no competition for a starting spot, and having notched a five-goal haul over three matches, Ekitike gets the double-points role for this round.

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

It is unthinkable to dropping Haaland, although because he has a tricky away game this week, the choice is to pass over him for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m