Skipper Ekitike and a Triple Gunners Defence – The Fantasy Premier League Team of the Week

What number of Liverpool players are you able to fit in your team for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched back-to-back wins , with a red-hot attacker in Hugo Ekitike preparing for a clash with a struggling Wolves side currently on course for an abysmal top-flight seasons in history.

If you've held onto a portion of your AFCON transfers , and possess the cash to reinvest after losing the unavailable Manchester United's playmaker, then assets from Anfield picks must be the primary focus.

This team of the week is assembled based on latest FPL costs to comply with a £100m spending limit, mirroring using a Free Hit.

A Look Back at Our Recent Team?

Skipper Erling Haaland (a huge score) , alongside the hot duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) and Liverpool's frontman guided the team to a respectable score – with a bonus a 10-point performance from Antonee Robinson off the bench.

Our Fantasy Premier League Ideal Squad for Gameweek 18

Keeper & Defenders

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

Arsenal's backline had a brief dip after an injury to their Brazilian defender, yet they've recorded two clean sheets over their last four matches , with 9 so far with not even half the season completed.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in only three fixtures at the Emirates this season. Those goals came from a Manchester City superstar, a spectacular effort from Richarlison , plus a unexpected goal from Tolu Arokodare.

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

We're opting for a triple-up on the Arsenal defence.

Not only are they the best defensive unit statistically, with a clean sheet in the majority of their fixtures, they take on a Roberto De Zerbi's team who have failed to score in their past two outings.

Brighton have a mere 9 strikes across eight fixtures away from home.

Timber is a steady option each gameweek , with increased goal threat operating as right-back.

The Ecuadorian has collected 'defcon' points in four consecutive appearances, featuring a pair of shutouts.

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

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

Gary O'Neil's team failed to score once again so far in a recent two-nil defeat at Molineux to the Bees.

They have a paltry nine goals all season, with only a couple away from home. It represents a very secure clean sheet bet possible.

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

Despite Leeds United's improved goalscoring upturn – and the form of their striker – the pick is a Stadium of Light shutout at home.

That would mark their third in a row , with Alderete establishing himself as an outstanding low-cost defensive pick. You can select him with assurance across many fixtures, given his regular 'defcon' points.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder is expected to take on a significant part for Manchester United over the coming fixtures, with Bruno Fernandes out injured.

Over the past three games, Erik ten Hag's team have generated the greatest expected goals (xG) in the league by a comfortable distance – 8.78 against second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle team that has struggled away from home – managing a single victory in their last seven.

Mount may assume many of the injured star's creative responsibilities, especially from dead-ball situations, and could play in the number 10 role.

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

The German playmaker is poised for a significant score and a home match versus the struggling Wolves presenting a perfect time for that to happen.

He has posted points in three of four recent games – a pair of assists plus a defensive contribution performance.

Over that time he's made 10 chances, a team-high of any his teammates, and his xG stands at 0.88.

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

With 30 points in two games, the midfielder's current form cannot be overlooked.

He is Aston Villa's key attacker, who can producing a strike with the smallest room in the box.

An away trip at Stamford Bridge might seem a tough assignment, the Birmingham club have won there twice during recent years.

Strikers

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

Due to facing an abysmal Wolves side, a lack of rivalry for his place, coupled with scored a five-goal haul in three games, the French striker receives the double-points role for this round.

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

It is unthinkable to benching the Norwegian goal machine, but because he has a more difficult fixture on the road this week, I'm willing to bet against him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m