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The quantity of Liverpool players are you able to accommodate into your squad this week?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched two consecutive victories , with a in-form attacker in Hugo Ekitike ahead of a encounter with a struggling Wolves side currently heading towards an abysmal top-flight campaigns in history.

For managers who retained a portion of your AFCON free transfers and have the budget to upgrade following the injury to the unavailable Manchester United's playmaker, then Liverpool picks ought to be your top priority.

This team of the week is chosen using present Fantasy Premier League prices to fit within a £100m spending limit, simulating activating a Free Hit chip.

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Captain Erling Haaland (a massive haul) and the hot duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) and Liverpool's frontman led the squad to a solid total – enhanced by a 10-point performance from Antonee Robinson off the bench.

This Week's Fantasy Premier League Selection for Matchday 18

Keeper & Defenders

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

The North London side's defence suffered a brief dip after the absence of Gabriel, however, they've secured two clean sheets in their past four , boasting 9 already with not even half the season played.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have let in goals in only three home games campaign. Those goals came from Erling Haaland, a long-range strike from Richarlison and a surprise goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

This week features a three-pronged on the Gunners' defence.

They are the best defence in the game, with a clean sheet in over 50% of their fixtures, they host a Roberto De Zerbi's side who have drawn a blank in their last two outings.

Brighton have scored just nine goals from eight away games.

Timber is a solid pick every week , possessing more offensive potential since returning to right-back.

Hincapie has registered 'defcon' points in his past four appearances, which included two clean sheets.

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

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

Wolves were shut out for the tenth occasion so far in a recent two-nil home loss to Brentford.

The Midlands side have a paltry 9 goals this campaign, with only two on the road. It represents one of the safest shutout opportunity available.

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

Despite the Yorkshire club's recent goalscoring upturn – highlighted by their striker – the pick is a Sunderland clean sheet at home.

That would mark their third in a row , with the Paraguayan defender establishing himself as the best budget defensive pick. Managers can start him with assurance across many fixtures, thanks to his potential for 'defcon' points.

Midfield

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

Mount should play a significant responsibility for Manchester United in the next few games, following their Portuguese maestro being sidelined.

In their last three matches, Erik ten Hag's team have generated the greatest xG across the Premier League by a comfortable distance – 8.78 against the next best Leeds United's 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle team who have been poor away from home – managing one win in their last seven.

The former Chelsea man could well take over a large share of Fernandes' playmaking duties, especially from dead-ball situations, and might feature behind the striker.

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

The German playmaker is due a major point return , with a home match against the struggling Wolves representing an ideal opportunity for that to happen.

Wirtz has posted points in three out of his past four fixtures – a pair of assists and one defensive contribution performance.

In that period he's made 10 chances, a team-high among all his teammates, while his expected goals is 0.88.

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

With 30 points in two games, the midfielder's current form demands attention.

He is Aston Villa's main goal threat, who can producing a goal from the smallest space inside the area.

A fixture to Stamford Bridge may appear a tough proposition, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious at that ground in two of recent years.

Forwards

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

Due to his fixture, having no competition for his place, and having notched five goals over three matches, the French striker earns the double-points role for this round.

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

One cannot consider benching the Norwegian goal machine, however because he has a tricky fixture on the road this week, the choice is to look elsewhere for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m