Skipper Ekitike and a Triple Arsenal Defence – The FPL Squad for the Round

What number of Liverpool players can you fit in your lineup in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side have secured two consecutive victories , with a in-form attacker in their French frontman going into a fixture with a struggling Wolves side that are on course for an abysmal top-flight seasons in history.

Should you have retained a portion of your Africa Cup of Nations free transfers , and possess the cash to spend following the injury to the unavailable Manchester United's playmaker, then assets from Anfield players ought to be the primary focus.

The team of the week is constructed using present FPL valuations to comply with a 100 million pound cap, as if you were playing a one-week wildcard.

A Look Back at The Previous Squad?

Skipper Erling Haaland (a huge score) , alongside the in-form duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) plus Hugo Ekitike led the squad to a handsome 82 points – enhanced by a 10-point contribution from Fulham's defender off the bench.

Our FPL Team of the Week for Gameweek 18

Keeper and Defence

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

The North London side's defence suffered a minor wobble following an injury to Gabriel, however, they've secured two clean sheets in their past four and have nine so far with not even the campaign's midpoint completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in just a handful of home games campaign. The strikes they conceded were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a spectacular strike from Tottenham's forward , plus a unexpected goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

This week features a triple selection from the Arsenal backline.

They are the strongest defensive unit in the game, with a clean sheet in the majority of their matches, they face a Roberto De Zerbi's team who have drawn a blank in their last two matches.

Brighton have only managed nine goals in eight matches on the road.

Timber remains a reliable option every week and has increased goal threat since returning to the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has earned 'defcon' points in four consecutive starts, featuring two clean sheets.

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

Managers would love six Anfield players this week if the rules permitted.

Gary O'Neil's team were shut out for the tenth occasion this season in a recent 2-0 home loss to Brentford.

They have only managed nine strikes all season, with only a couple away from home. It represents one of the safest clean sheet bet possible.

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

Even with Leeds United's recent goalscoring upturn – and the form of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – we're selecting a Stadium of Light shutout at home.

It would be a third in a row and Alderete becoming an outstanding low-cost defensive pick. Managers can select him confidently in most games, due to his potential for 'defcon' returns.

Midfielders

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

Mount is expected to take on a key part for Manchester United over the coming fixtures, following their Portuguese maestro suffering an injury.

Over the past three games, United boast the highest expected goals (xG) across the Premier League by over three goals – 8.78 against second-best Leeds' 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle United side that has been poor in away matches – managing a single victory in their last seven.

Mount could well inherit a large share of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, particularly on set-pieces, potentially operate in the number 10 role.

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

The German playmaker is due a major point return , with a home match against Wolves being a perfect time for that to happen.

He has delivered returns in three of his past four fixtures – two assists plus a defensive contribution performance.

During that spell 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 Chelsea (A).

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

He is Aston Villa's main goal threat, capable of scoring a goal with minimal space inside the area.

An away trip to Stamford Bridge might seem a challenging proposition, the Birmingham club have won there on two occasions in the last three campaigns.

Strikers

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

Because of his fixture, having no competition for a starting spot, and having bagged five goals in three games, Ekitike gets the captaincy this week.

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

One cannot consider dropping the Norwegian goal machine, although with him having a tougher away game in this round, I'm willing to pass over him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m