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

The Merseyside club have secured back-to-back wins and boast a sizzling attacker in their French frontman ahead of a fixture with Wolves that are on course for a historically poor top-flight campaigns ever.

If you've held onto a few of your Africa Cup of Nations wildcards , with the budget to spend by replacing the unavailable Manchester United's playmaker, consequently Liverpool picks ought to be your top priority.

This weekly selection is constructed according to current FPL prices to comply with a £100m cap, as if activating a one-week wildcard.

A Look Back at The Previous Team?

Captain Manchester City's striker (a massive haul) , alongside the hot duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) as well as Liverpool's frontman led the team to a solid score – supplemented by a 10-point cameo from Fulham's defender off the bench.

The Fantasy Premier League Selection for Gameweek 18

Goalkeeper & Defence

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

Arsenal's backline suffered a brief dip after an injury to their Brazilian defender, however, they've secured two clean sheets over their last four matches and have nine already with less than half the season completed.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have let in goals in only three home games this season. Those goals came from a Manchester City superstar, a spectacular effort from Richarlison , plus a unexpected goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

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

As well as being the best defensive unit statistically, recording shutouts in over 50% of their matches, they face a Roberto De Zerbi's team that has not found the net in their last two outings.

Brighton have scored just nine strikes in eight matches on the road.

The Dutch defender is a solid option each gameweek , possessing more goal threat now he is the full-back role.

Hincapie has earned 'defcon' points in four consecutive appearances, featuring two clean sheets.

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

One could select six Anfield assets for this fixture if allowed.

Gary O'Neil's team were shut out once again in 17 games in Saturday's two-nil defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

The Midlands side have only managed nine strikes in total, with only a couple away from home. That makes this one of the safest shutout bet imaginable.

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

Regardless of Leeds United's improved offensive form – including the performances of their striker – we're selecting a Sunderland shutout at home.

This would secure their third in a row , with the Paraguayan defender becoming the best budget defender option. You can select him with assurance in most games, due to his consistent 'defcon' points.

Midfielders

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

Mount should play a significant role for Manchester United over the coming fixtures, with their Portuguese maestro suffering an injury.

Over the past three games, United registered the best xG statistically by a significant margin – 8.78 compared to second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle team who have not excelled in away matches – managing one win in seven.

The former Chelsea man is likely to inherit many of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, notably from dead-ball situations, and could play in the number 10 role.

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

Wirtz is due a big haul , with a home match against the struggling Wolves presenting a perfect time for that to happen.

He has delivered returns in three of his past four fixtures – a pair of assists plus a 'defcon' performance.

Over that time his chance creation stands at 10 chances, a team-high of any his teammates, while his expected goals stands at 0.88.

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

With 30 points in two games, Rogers' current form cannot be overlooked.

He's Villa's key attacker, capable of creating a strike with half a yard of space in the box.

An away trip at Chelsea might seem a tough proposition, but Villa have emerged victorious at that ground twice during the past three seasons.

Forwards

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

Because of facing an abysmal Wolves side, a lack of rivalry for a starting spot, and having bagged five goals in three games, Ekitike earns the double-points role for this round.

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

There's no omitting Haaland, but with him having a tougher fixture on the road this week, the choice is to bet against him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m