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What number of Liverpool players are you able to squeeze inside your squad for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched back-to-back wins , with a sizzling forward in Hugo Ekitike going into a clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers that are on course for a historically poor Premier League campaigns in history.

If you've held onto some of your AFCON transfers , with the budget to upgrade after losing the injured Manchester United's playmaker, consequently Liverpool options must be your top priority.

The ideal squad is assembled according to latest Fantasy Premier League valuations to stay under a £100m cap, mirroring using a Free Hit chip.

A Look Back at The Previous Team?

Skipper Erling Haaland (32 points) , combined with the hot pair of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) as well as Hugo Ekitike guided the squad to a respectable total – with a bonus a double-digit cameo from Fulham's defender as a substitute.

This Week's FPL Ideal Squad for Matchday 18

Keeper and Defenders

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

Arsenal's defence experienced a brief dip after an injury to Gabriel, however, they've secured two clean sheets over their last four matches , with nine to their name before half the season played.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in only three matches at home this season. The strikes they conceded were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a long-range strike from Richarlison , plus a late goal from Tolu Arokodare.

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

It's a three-pronged on the Arsenal backline.

As well as being the best defence in FPL, recording shutouts in over 50% of their fixtures, they take on a Brighton team who have failed to score in two consecutive outings.

The South Coast club have a mere 9 strikes across eight fixtures away from home.

The Dutch defender continues to be a reliable choice every week and has increased goal threat since returning to the full-back role.

Hincapie has registered 'defcon' points in his past four starts, featuring two clean sheets.

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

One could select six Liverpool assets for this fixture if possible.

Wolves were shut out for the 10th time in 17 games in a recent two-nil defeat at Molineux to the Bees.

They have scored just nine goals all season, including two away from home. It represents as safe a clean sheet opportunity imaginable.

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

Despite the Yorkshire club's improved goalscoring upturn – and the form of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – the pick is a Stadium of Light clean sheet at home.

It would be a third in a row and the Paraguayan defender establishing himself as the best budget defensive pick. Managers can select him regularly in most games, given his consistent defensive contribution points.

Midfield

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

Mount should play a significant responsibility for Manchester United over the coming fixtures, due to Bruno Fernandes suffering an injury.

In their last three matches, Erik ten Hag's team registered the greatest xG in the league by a significant margin – 8.78 versus the next best Leeds' 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle United side who have been poor in away matches – managing a single victory from seven attempts.

Mount could well inherit many of Fernandes' playmaking duties, notably on set-pieces, and might play behind the striker.

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

The German playmaker is due a significant score and a home match against the struggling Wolves representing a perfect scenario for that to happen.

Wirtz has posted points in three of his last four games – a pair of assists plus a 'defcon' display.

Over that time he's made 10 chances, a team-high 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' form is impossible to ignore.

He is Aston Villa's key attacker, who can producing a goal with half a yard of room in the box.

An away trip to Stamford Bridge may appear a tough assignment, but Villa have emerged victorious there twice during recent years.

Forwards

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

Due to his fixture, a lack of competition for a starting spot, coupled with bagged a five-goal haul in three games, Ekitike receives the double-points role this week.

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

One cannot consider omitting the Norwegian goal machine, however because he has a tougher away game in this round, we are opting to bet against him for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m