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The quantity of Liverpool assets can you accommodate into your lineup in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off a pair of triumphs and boast a red-hot attacker in Hugo Ekitike going into a encounter with Wolverhampton Wanderers who are tracking for one of the worst top-flight campaigns on record.

Should you have retained a few of your Africa Cup of Nations free transfers , and possess the cash to upgrade following the injury to the sidelined Manchester United's playmaker, in that case assets from Anfield options must be the primary focus.

This ideal squad is chosen based on latest Fantasy Premier League valuations to comply with a 100 million pound spending limit, as if activating a one-week wildcard.

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Skipper Erling Haaland (a massive haul) , alongside the in-form duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) and Hugo Ekitike guided the squad to a solid total – enhanced by a double-digit contribution from Antonee Robinson from the replacements.

The FPL Ideal Squad for Gameweek 18

Goalkeeper & Defence

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

The North London side's defence experienced a slight stumble following an injury to their Brazilian defender, however, they've kept two shutouts recently and have 9 so far before half the season completed.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in only three matches at home this season. Those goals were scored by Erling Haaland, a wondrous strike from Tottenham's forward and a unexpected goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

It's a triple-up from the Arsenal backline.

They are the top defence statistically, with a clean sheet in more than half of their matches, they host a Roberto De Zerbi's side that has drawn a blank in two consecutive outings.

The South Coast club have a mere nine strikes in eight matches on the road.

The Dutch defender continues to be a reliable pick each gameweek , with increased goal threat operating as the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has collected defensive contribution points in his past four starts, including a pair of shutouts.

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

Managers would love half a dozen Anfield players this week if allowed.

Gary O'Neil's team failed to score for the 10th time so far in Saturday's two-nil defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

The Midlands side have only managed 9 strikes all season, including a couple on the road. This is one of the safest shutout opportunity possible.

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

Despite the Yorkshire club's recent goalscoring upturn – including the performances of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – the pick is a Sunderland shutout on home soil.

That would mark their third in a row , with Alderete becoming the best low-cost defensive pick. Managers can select him regularly across many fixtures, thanks to his consistent 'defcon' points.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder will likely assume a bigger responsibility at Manchester United in the next few games, due to Bruno Fernandes out injured.

Over the past three games, Erik ten Hag's team registered the greatest xG in the league by over three goals – 8.78 versus second-best Leeds' 5.68.

They face a Newcastle team that has been poor away from home – managing one win from seven attempts.

The former Chelsea man could well inherit a large share of Fernandes' playmaking duties, especially on set-pieces, potentially feature as an attacking midfielder.

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

The German playmaker is due a big haul and a home match versus Wolves representing a perfect scenario for it.

Wirtz has delivered returns across his last four fixtures – a pair of assists and one 'defcon' performance.

During that spell he has created 10 chances, a team-high among all Liverpool, and his xG totals 0.88.

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

Boasting 30 points over two matches, the midfielder's hot streak is impossible to ignore.

He is Aston Villa's key attacker, who can creating a goal from minimal room inside the area.

A fixture to Chelsea could be viewed as a tough assignment, but Villa have won at that ground twice during recent years.

Forwards

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

Given facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no competition for a starting spot, coupled with notched five goals in three games, the French striker gets the captain's armband for this round.

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

One cannot consider benching the Norwegian goal machine, however with him having a more difficult fixture on the road this week, we are opting to bet against him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m