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What number of Liverpool selections can you squeeze in your squad for this round?

The Merseyside club have notched back-to-back wins , with a sizzling striker in their French frontman ahead of a clash with a struggling Wolves side that are tracking for one of the worst top-flight campaigns ever.

If you've held onto some of your AFCON transfers and have the funds to upgrade by replacing the sidelined Bruno Fernandes, in that case Liverpool players should be your top priority.

The team of the week is chosen according to current Fantasy Premier League valuations to fit within a 100 million pound cap, mirroring you were playing a Free Hit.

A Look Back at The Previous Selection?

Skipper Erling Haaland (a massive haul) , combined with the hot pair of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) plus Hugo Ekitike led the selection to a respectable 82 points – with a bonus a double-digit performance from Fulham's defender off the bench.

This Week's FPL Ideal Squad for Matchday 18

Keeper and Defence

David Raya, the Gunners, keeper, £6m – vs Brighton (H).

The North London side's backline suffered a minor wobble in the wake of an injury to Gabriel, however, they've secured two clean sheets recently , with 9 already before half the season gone.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in only three home games campaign. Those goals came from Erling Haaland, a wondrous effort from Richarlison , plus a unexpected goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

We're opting for a three-pronged on the Arsenal defence.

Not only are they the best defence in FPL, recording shutouts in the majority of their matches, they take on a Brighton team who have drawn a blank in their last two outings.

Brighton have only managed 9 goals across eight matches on the road.

The Dutch defender is a steady option each gameweek , possessing increased attacking upside now he is the full-back role.

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

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

One could select six Anfield assets for this fixture if the rules permitted.

Wolves failed to score for the tenth occasion so far in a recent two-nil home loss to the Bees.

The Midlands side have scored just 9 strikes all season, with only two on the road. That makes this as safe a shutout prospect possible.

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

Even with the Yorkshire club's improved offensive form – including the performances of their striker – we're selecting a Sunderland shutout at home.

This would secure a third consecutive , with the Paraguayan defender establishing himself as a prime value defender option. You can start him regularly in most games, thanks to his potential for 'defcon' returns.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder will likely assume a bigger responsibility at Manchester United over the coming fixtures, following Bruno Fernandes suffering an injury.

Over the past three games, United have generated the highest expected goals (xG) statistically by a comfortable distance – 8.78 against the next best Leeds' 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle United side that has not excelled in away matches – managing a single victory from seven attempts.

Mount is likely to inherit a large share of Fernandes' playmaking duties, particularly on set-pieces, and might operate behind the striker.

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

Wirtz is on the verge of a major point return , with a fixture at Anfield against Wolves being an ideal time for it.

Wirtz has registered attacking returns in three of four recent games – two assists plus a defensive contribution performance.

In that period he has created 10 chances, the highest of any his teammates, while his expected goals is 0.88.

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

Boasting 30 points over two matches, Rogers' form demands attention.

He's Villa's talisman, who can producing a strike with half a yard of space in the box.

A fixture at Chelsea may appear a difficult proposition, but Villa have emerged victorious at that ground twice during the past three seasons.

Forwards

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

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

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

There's no dropping Haaland, however because he has a tricky away game in this round, we are opting to bet against him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m