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How many Liverpool players are you able to fit in your lineup this week?

The Merseyside club have notched two consecutive victories , featuring a red-hot attacker in Hugo Ekitike going into a encounter with Wolves who are heading towards an abysmal Premier League seasons in history.

For managers who retained a few of your Africa Cup of Nations wildcards , and possess the funds to spend by replacing the injured Manchester United's playmaker, consequently Liverpool options ought to be the primary focus.

This ideal squad is chosen according to latest FPL costs to fit within a £100m cap, mirroring you were playing a Free Hit chip.

How Did Last Week's Selection?

Captain Manchester City's striker (32 points) , combined with the in-form duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) as well as Liverpool's frontman guided the selection to a solid total – supplemented by a double-digit performance from Antonee Robinson off the bench.

The FPL Ideal Squad for Gameweek 18

Keeper & Defence

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

The North London side's backline had a slight stumble following an injury to their Brazilian defender, yet they've kept two shutouts over their last four matches , boasting nine to their name with less than half the season played.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in all but three matches at home campaign. The strikes they conceded were scored by Erling Haaland, a wondrous strike from Richarlison , plus a late header from Wolves' attacker.

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

This week features a three-pronged from the Arsenal defence.

As well as being the best defence in FPL, with a clean sheet in over 50% of their fixtures, they face a Roberto De Zerbi's side that has failed to score in two consecutive outings.

The South Coast club have a mere nine goals in eight fixtures away from home.

Timber continues to be a steady pick each gameweek , with greater offensive potential now he is the full-back role.

Hincapie has earned 'defcon' points in four consecutive starts, which included a pair of shutouts.

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

I'd pick six Anfield assets this week if allowed.

Gary O'Neil's team drew another blank for the tenth occasion this season during Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

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

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

Even with Leeds United's better goalscoring upturn – including the performances of their striker – the pick is a Stadium of Light shutout on home soil.

It would be a third in a row and the Paraguayan defender establishing himself as a prime value defensive pick. Managers can field him confidently across many fixtures, due to his regular 'defcon' points.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder is expected to take on a key role at Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, due to Bruno Fernandes out injured.

Over the past three games, Erik ten Hag's team registered the greatest xG across the Premier League by over three goals – 8.78 against second-best Leeds' 5.68.

They face a Newcastle side who have been poor away from home – managing one win from seven attempts.

Mount may inherit a large share of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, particularly from dead-ball situations, and might feature in the number 10 role.

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

The German playmaker is on the verge of a big haul , with a home match versus Wolves being a perfect scenario for it.

Wirtz has posted points in three out of four recent games – a pair of assists and one defensive contribution display.

In that period he's made 10 chances, the highest among all Liverpool, and his expected goals stands at 0.88.

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

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

He's Villa's key attacker, with an ability to producing a goal with the smallest room in the box.

A fixture to Chelsea could be viewed as a challenging assignment, but Villa have won there twice during the past three seasons.

Forwards

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

Because of his fixture, having no competition for a starting spot, coupled with notched five goals over three matches, Ekitike earns the double-points role for this round.

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

There's no dropping the Norwegian goal machine, although because he has a more difficult away game this week, we are opting to look elsewhere with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m