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The quantity of Liverpool players are you able to squeeze inside your team in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched a pair of triumphs and boast a sizzling attacker in Hugo Ekitike going into a clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers who are tracking for one of the worst Premier League seasons ever.

If you've kept a few of your Africa Cup of Nations transfers and have the funds to reinvest following the injury to the sidelined Manchester United's playmaker, in that case assets from Anfield picks must be the main consideration.

This weekly selection is chosen based on latest FPL costs to fit within a 100 million pound spending limit, as if activating a Free Hit.

What Was the Performance of The Previous Squad?

Captain Manchester City's striker (32 points) , combined with the hot pair of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) plus Liverpool's frontman led the team to a handsome 82 points – supplemented by a 10-point performance from Antonee Robinson from the replacements.

Our FPL Ideal Squad for Matchday 18

Keeper and Defenders

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

Arsenal's defence had a minor wobble after an injury to Gabriel, yet they've kept two clean sheets over their last four matches and have 9 so far with not even the campaign's midpoint gone.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have let in goals in just a handful of fixtures at the Emirates this season. Those goals came from Erling Haaland, a wondrous effort from Tottenham's forward , plus a late goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

We're opting for a three-pronged from the Gunners' backline.

They are the best defensive unit statistically, recording shutouts in over 50% of their matches, they face a Brighton team who have failed to score in two consecutive games.

Brighton have scored just nine goals in eight away games.

The Dutch defender is a reliable choice each gameweek and has more goal threat since returning to right-back.

The Ecuadorian has earned defensive contribution points in four consecutive starts, including two clean sheets.

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

One could select half a dozen Liverpool players this week if possible.

Gary O'Neil's team were shut out for the 10th time so far during a recent 2-0 defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

The Midlands side have only managed 9 goals all season, including two away from home. This is a very secure shutout opportunity possible.

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

Regardless of Leeds United's better goalscoring upturn – highlighted by Dominic Calvert-Lewin – we're selecting a Stadium of Light shutout at home.

That would mark a third consecutive and Alderete is cementing himself as an outstanding value defensive pick. Managers can field him regularly across many fixtures, due to his regular 'defcon' returns.

Midfielders

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

Mount should play a significant role at Old Trafford in the next few games, following Bruno Fernandes out injured.

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

They welcome a Newcastle team that has struggled on the road – managing one win in their last seven.

The former Chelsea man may take over many of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, especially on set-pieces, and could feature as an attacking midfielder.

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

Wirtz is due a major point return , with a home match against the struggling Wolves presenting an ideal time for it.

He has posted points in three out of his past four games – two assists plus a 'defcon' display.

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

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

With 30 points in two games, the midfielder's hot streak cannot be overlooked.

He is Aston Villa's talisman, with an ability to creating a goal from the smallest room inside the area.

A fixture at Chelsea might seem a challenging proposition, but Villa have emerged victorious there twice during the last three campaigns.

Forwards

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

Because of his fixture, a lack of competition for his place, coupled with scored five goals in three games, the French striker earns the captaincy this week.

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

One cannot consider benching the Norwegian goal machine, however because he has a tricky away game in this round, we are opting to look elsewhere for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m