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What number of The Reds players can you accommodate inside your lineup in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side have secured two consecutive victories , with a in-form attacker in their French frontman preparing for a fixture with Wolves that are on course for an abysmal Premier League campaigns in history.

For managers who kept a portion of your Africa Cup of Nations transfers , and possess the funds to spend following the injury to the sidelined Manchester United's playmaker, consequently Liverpool picks ought to be the main consideration.

The team of the week is constructed based on current Fantasy Premier League valuations to comply with a £100m cap, as if using a Free Hit.

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Skipper Erling Haaland (a huge score) , combined with the hot pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) as well as Liverpool's frontman propelled the team to a handsome score – supplemented by a double-digit contribution from Antonee Robinson from the replacements.

Our Fantasy Premier League Team of the Week for Matchday 18

Keeper & Defence

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

Arsenal's defence suffered a slight stumble following the absence of Gabriel, however, they've recorded two clean sheets in their past four and have nine to their name before the campaign's midpoint completed.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have let in goals in only three fixtures at the Emirates campaign. Those goals came from Erling Haaland, a spectacular strike from Tottenham's forward and a late goal from Tolu Arokodare.

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

This week features a three-pronged on the Arsenal backline.

As well as being the top defensive unit in FPL, with a clean sheet in the majority of their fixtures, they face a Brighton team that has failed to score in two consecutive outings.

The South Coast club have a mere 9 goals across eight away games.

The Dutch defender continues to be a solid option each gameweek and has increased attacking upside now he is right-back.

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

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

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

Gary O'Neil's team were shut out once again this season during a recent 2-0 home loss to Brentford.

They have scored just 9 goals in total, with only a couple on the road. That makes this as safe a shutout bet imaginable.

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

Even with Leeds United's improved goalscoring upturn – and the form of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – the pick is a Stadium of Light shutout at home.

It would be a third consecutive , with the Paraguayan defender becoming the best budget defensive pick. You can select him with assurance across many fixtures, due to his potential for 'defcon' points.

Midfield

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

Mount is expected to take on a key part for Manchester United over the coming fixtures, due to Bruno Fernandes out injured.

In their last three matches, Erik ten Hag's team boast the greatest 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 on the road – with just one win in seven.

The former Chelsea man could well inherit a large share of the injured star's creative responsibilities, particularly on set-pieces, and could play behind the striker.

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

The German playmaker is due a major point return , with a fixture at Anfield versus the struggling Wolves presenting a perfect time for it.

He has posted points across his past four fixtures – two assists plus a 'defcon' display.

In that period he has created 10 chances, a team-high among all Liverpool, while his xG is 0.88.

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

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

He's Villa's key attacker, who can producing a strike from minimal room inside the area.

An away trip at Chelsea may appear a tough assignment, but Villa have won there on two occasions in recent years.

Strikers

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

Due to facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no competition for a starting spot, and having bagged a five-goal haul in three games, the French striker receives the captaincy for this round.

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

It is unthinkable to omitting the Norwegian goal machine, although because he has a tougher away game this week, we are opting to look elsewhere for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m