🔗 Share this article

How many Liverpool assets might you accommodate inside your lineup in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off a pair of triumphs and boast a in-form attacker in Hugo Ekitike preparing for a clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers that are tracking for one of the worst top-flight seasons in history.

For managers who kept some of your AFCON free transfers and have the funds to reinvest after losing the unavailable Manchester United's playmaker, then Liverpool picks must be the main consideration.

The ideal squad is constructed based on latest FPL prices to comply with a £100m spending limit, mirroring you were playing a Free Hit chip.

How Did Our Recent Team?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (a huge score) , alongside the productive duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) as well as Liverpool's frontman propelled the squad to a solid total – supplemented by a 10-point cameo from Fulham's defender from the replacements.

The Fantasy Premier League Selection for Gameweek 18

Keeper and Defence

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

Arsenal's backline experienced a slight stumble following an injury to Gabriel, however, they've recorded two shutouts over their last four matches , boasting 9 already with not even half the season completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in just a handful of fixtures at the Emirates this season. The strikes they conceded were scored by Erling Haaland, a spectacular effort from Tottenham's forward , plus a late goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

This week features a triple-up on the Arsenal defence.

They are the best defensive unit in the game, with a clean sheet in more than half of their fixtures, they face a Roberto De Zerbi's team who have drawn a blank in their past two games.

Brighton have a mere 9 strikes in eight away games.

The Dutch defender remains a solid pick each gameweek , possessing increased goal threat since returning to the full-back role.

Hincapie has collected 'defcon' points over his last four starts, which included a pair of shutouts.

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

I'd pick six Liverpool players for this fixture if allowed.

Gary O'Neil's team failed to score for the 10th time so far in a recent 2-0 defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

The Midlands side have scored just 9 strikes this campaign, including two away from home. It represents as safe a shutout bet imaginable.

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

Despite Leeds United's better offensive form – and the form of their striker – we're selecting a Stadium of Light clean sheet at home.

That would mark a third in a row and the Paraguayan defender becoming a prime low-cost defender option. Managers can select him regularly in most games, thanks to his potential for 'defcon' points.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder should play a key role for Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, due to their Portuguese maestro being sidelined.

Recently, Erik ten Hag's team boast the best xG in the league by a comfortable distance – 8.78 versus the next best Leeds United's 5.68.

They face a Newcastle United side that has been poor on the road – managing one win from seven attempts.

The former Chelsea man may inherit many of Fernandes' playmaking duties, notably from dead-ball situations, and could feature in the number 10 role.

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

The German playmaker is on the verge of a big haul , with a fixture at Anfield versus the struggling Wolves presenting the prime opportunity for it.

Wirtz has registered attacking returns across his last four games – a pair of assists plus a defensive contribution display.

Over that time he has created 10 chances, the highest among all Liverpool, while his expected goals stands at 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points across two gameweeks, the midfielder's hot streak cannot be overlooked.

He's Aston Villa's talisman, capable of creating a strike from half a yard of space inside the area.

An away trip at Stamford Bridge might seem a challenging proposition, but Villa have won at that ground twice during the last three campaigns.

Forwards

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

Due to facing an abysmal Wolves side, a lack of rivalry for a starting spot, and having notched five goals in three games, the French striker receives the double-points role for this round.

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

One cannot consider benching Haaland, although because he has a tricky fixture on the road this week, the choice is to bet against him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m