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What number of The Reds players can you fit into your lineup in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off two consecutive victories , with a sizzling forward in their French frontman going into a encounter with Wolves who are tracking for a historically poor Premier League campaigns in history.

Should you have kept some of your Africa Cup of Nations wildcards , with the cash to upgrade after losing the sidelined Bruno Fernandes, then Liverpool picks should be the main consideration.

The team of the week is chosen based on present Fantasy Premier League costs to comply with a 100 million pound spending limit, mirroring using a one-week wildcard.

A Look Back at Last Week's Selection?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (a massive haul) , combined with the productive duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) plus Liverpool's frontman led the team to a handsome total – with a bonus a double-digit performance from Fulham's defender from the replacements.

Our FPL Ideal Squad for Matchday 18

Goalkeeper and Defence

David Raya, Arsenal, goalkeeper, £6m – vs Brighton (H).

Arsenal's defence had a minor wobble in the wake of an injury to Gabriel, but they have recorded two clean sheets recently , boasting 9 already with not even the campaign's midpoint gone.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in only three matches at home campaign. Those goals came from Erling Haaland, a long-range effort from Richarlison and a late goal from Tolu Arokodare.

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

It's a three-pronged from the Arsenal backline.

They are the best defensive unit in FPL, recording shutouts in more than half of their matches, they face a Roberto De Zerbi's team who have failed to score in their past two games.

Brighton have scored just 9 strikes from eight matches on the road.

Timber is a steady pick each gameweek , possessing more goal threat 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 half a dozen Liverpool players for this fixture if the rules permitted.

Gary O'Neil's team were shut out for the tenth occasion in 17 games during Saturday's 2-0 home loss to Brentford.

The Midlands side have only managed nine strikes in total, including a couple on the road. This is as safe a shutout bet imaginable.

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

Even with Leeds United's improved goalscoring upturn – and the form of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – the pick is a Stadium of Light shutout on home soil.

That would mark their third consecutive and Alderete establishing himself as an outstanding low-cost defensive pick. You can start him confidently in most games, thanks to his consistent defensive contribution returns.

Midfielders

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

Mount is expected to take on a significant role for Manchester United in the next few games, with Bruno Fernandes out injured.

In their last three matches, United boast the greatest expected goals (xG) across the Premier League by a significant margin – 8.78 versus second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle side that has been poor on the road – managing a single victory from seven attempts.

The former Chelsea man is likely to inherit many of the injured star's playmaking duties, notably from dead-ball situations, potentially play as an attacking midfielder.

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

Wirtz is poised for a major point return and a home match against Wolves being an ideal opportunity for it.

Wirtz has delivered returns in three out of four recent fixtures – a pair of assists plus a defensive contribution performance.

In that period he's made 10 chances, the highest among all Liverpool, while his xG is 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points over two matches, Rogers' form cannot be overlooked.

He is Villa's key attacker, who can producing a strike with minimal room inside the area.

An away trip to Chelsea could be viewed as a challenging assignment, the Birmingham club have won there twice during the past three seasons.

Forwards

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

Given his fixture, a lack of competition for a starting spot, coupled with bagged five goals over three matches, the French striker receives the double-points role this week.

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

It is unthinkable to benching Haaland, but because he has a tougher fixture on the road this week, we are opting to look elsewhere with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m