How many Liverpool players can you fit into your lineup this week?
The Merseyside club have notched back-to-back wins and boast a sizzling attacker in their French frontman ahead of a encounter with Wolves that are heading towards one of the worst top-flight seasons on record.
If you've kept some of your Africa Cup of Nations free transfers , and possess the funds to upgrade after losing the injured Manchester United's playmaker, consequently assets from Anfield players must be the main consideration.
This ideal squad is constructed according to current FPL valuations to stay under a 100 million pound cap, as if you were playing a Free Hit.
How Did The Previous Squad?
Skipper Erling Haaland (a huge score) , alongside the in-form pair of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) and Hugo Ekitike guided the squad to a solid 82 points – with a bonus a double-digit performance from Fulham's defender off the bench.
This Week's FPL Team of the Week for Gameweek 18
Goalkeeper & Defence
David Raya, Arsenal, keeper, £6m – vs Brighton (H).
The North London side's backline had a slight stumble in the wake of an injury to their Brazilian defender, but they have secured two shutouts recently , with 9 already before the campaign's midpoint gone.
Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in all but three fixtures at the Emirates campaign. The strikes they conceded were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a long-range effort from Tottenham's forward and a late goal from Tolu Arokodare.
Jurrien Timber (£6.5m) & Piero Hincapie (£5.5m), Arsenal – vs Brighton (H).
This week features a three-pronged from the Gunners' defence.
As well as being the top defence in the game, recording shutouts in over 50% of their fixtures, they take on a Roberto De Zerbi's side who have not found the net in two consecutive outings.
The South Coast club have only managed 9 strikes in eight matches on the road.
The Dutch defender continues to be a steady option every week , possessing greater goal threat operating as right-back.
The Ecuadorian has registered defensive contribution points over his last four starts, featuring two clean sheets.
Virgil van Dijk, the Reds, £5.9m – vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (H).
One could select six Anfield players for this fixture if possible.
Gary O'Neil's team failed to score once again this season during Saturday's two-nil home loss to Brentford.
The Midlands side have a paltry 9 strikes this campaign, including two on the road. It represents as safe a clean sheet bet imaginable.
Omar Alderete, Sunderland, £4m – vs Leeds (H).
Even with Leeds United's recent offensive form – and the form of their striker – I'm backing a Stadium of Light clean sheet at home.
It would be a third consecutive and Alderete is cementing himself as a prime value defensive pick. Managers can field him regularly in most games, thanks to his regular defensive contribution points.
Midfielders
Mason Mount, Manchester United, £5.9m – vs Newcastle (H).
Mount will likely assume a key role at Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, following Bruno Fernandes suffering an injury.
Over the past three games, United registered the highest expected goals (xG) statistically by over three goals – 8.78 compared to the next best Leeds' 5.68.
Their opponents are a Newcastle United team who have struggled away from home – managing one win from seven attempts.
Mount could well assume a large share of the injured star's playmaking duties, particularly on set-pieces, and might play as an attacking midfielder.
Florian Wirtz, Liverpool, £8.1m – vs Wolves (H).
The German playmaker is poised for a big haul and a fixture at Anfield against Wolves presenting the prime opportunity for it.
He has delivered returns in three out of his last four games – two assists plus a defensive contribution performance.
During that spell he has created 10 chances, a team-high among all his teammates, while his expected goals totals 0.88.
Morgan Rogers, Villa, £7.2m – vs Chelsea (A).
With 30 points in two games, the midfielder's current form demands attention.
He is Villa's key attacker, capable of scoring a strike with the smallest space inside the area.
An away trip at Stamford Bridge might seem a difficult proposition, the Birmingham club have won there twice during the last three campaigns.
Strikers
Hugo Ekitike (Captain), the Reds, £8.9m – vs Wolves (H).
Given his fixture, having no competition for his place, and having scored five goals over three matches, the French striker gets the captain's armband for this round.
Erling Haaland, Manchester City, £15.1m – vs Nottingham Forest (A).
One cannot consider benching Haaland, but with him having a tougher fixture on the road this week, I'm willing to bet against him with the captain's role.
Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m
