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How many Liverpool players can you accommodate inside your lineup in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off a pair of triumphs , featuring a in-form attacker in their French frontman going into a clash with Wolves who are heading towards a historically poor top-flight campaigns ever.

For managers who held onto a few of your AFCON transfers , with the cash to spend following the injury to the injured Bruno Fernandes, in that case Liverpool options ought to be the primary focus.

This team of the week is chosen based on current FPL costs to stay under a 100 million pound cap, as if you were playing a Free Hit.

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Captain Erling Haaland (32 points) , combined with the productive pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) plus Liverpool's frontman propelled the selection to a handsome total – with a bonus a double-digit contribution from Antonee Robinson off the bench.

The FPL Team of the Week for Matchday 18

Goalkeeper & Defenders

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

Arsenal's backline experienced a minor wobble after an injury to their Brazilian defender, however, they've recorded two shutouts over their last four matches and have nine to their name before the campaign's midpoint gone.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in only three home games this season. The strikes they conceded were scored by Erling Haaland, a spectacular effort from Richarlison and a unexpected goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

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

As well as being the strongest defensive unit statistically, recording shutouts in over 50% of their matches, they take on a Roberto De Zerbi's side who have failed to score in their last two games.

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

The Dutch defender remains a reliable choice each gameweek , possessing more offensive potential operating as the full-back role.

Hincapie has collected 'defcon' points in his past four appearances, which included 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 possible.

Wolves were shut out for the tenth occasion in 17 games in a recent 2-0 home loss to the Bees.

They have only managed nine strikes all season, with only two on the road. It represents a very secure clean sheet prospect imaginable.

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

Even with Leeds United's better goalscoring upturn – including the performances of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – I'm backing a Stadium of Light clean sheet at home.

It would be a third in a row and Alderete is cementing himself as an outstanding low-cost defensive pick. You can start him regularly in most games, given his consistent defensive contribution returns.

Midfield

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

Mount is expected to take on a bigger responsibility for Old Trafford in the next few games, due to their Portuguese maestro suffering an injury.

Over the past three games, Erik ten Hag's team registered the best expected goals (xG) in the league by over three goals – 8.78 compared to the next best Leeds' 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle side that has been poor in away matches – managing one win in their last seven.

The former Chelsea man may inherit a large share of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, especially from dead-ball situations, and might play behind the striker.

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

The German playmaker is due a big haul , with a fixture at Anfield against the struggling Wolves presenting the prime opportunity for it.

He has delivered returns in three out of his last four games – a pair of assists and one defensive contribution performance.

During that spell his chance creation stands at 10 chances, the most of any Liverpool, and his expected goals is 0.88.

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

Boasting 30 points across two gameweeks, the midfielder's current form cannot be overlooked.

He is Villa's main goal threat, capable of producing a goal with half a yard of space in the box.

An away trip at Stamford Bridge may appear a difficult proposition, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious there in two of the past three seasons.

Forwards

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

Because of his fixture, having no rivalry for a starting spot, and having scored five goals in three games, the French striker earns the captaincy this week.

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

One cannot consider omitting the Norwegian goal machine, but because he has a more difficult fixture on the road in this round, the choice is to look elsewhere for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m