Skipper Hugo Ekitike along with a Three-Pronged Arsenal Defence – The FPL Team of the Week

How many The Reds selections might you squeeze into your squad this week?

The Merseyside club have notched two consecutive victories , with a red-hot striker in Hugo Ekitike preparing for a encounter with a struggling Wolves side who are tracking for one of the worst Premier League campaigns ever.

Should you have kept some of your AFCON free transfers , with the funds to spend by replacing the unavailable Manchester United's playmaker, consequently Liverpool options ought to be your top priority.

This team of the week is assembled according to present FPL valuations to fit within a 100 million pound cap, as if you were playing a Free Hit chip.

How Did Last Week's Team?

Captain Erling Haaland (a massive haul) , alongside the hot pair of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) plus Liverpool's frontman propelled the team to a respectable total – with a bonus a double-digit cameo from Antonee Robinson from the replacements.

Our Fantasy Premier League Ideal Squad for Matchday 18

Keeper and Defence

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

Arsenal's backline had a brief dip following the absence of their Brazilian defender, yet they've recorded two shutouts recently and have nine already with less than half the season played.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in just a handful of fixtures at the Emirates this season. Those goals came from a Manchester City superstar, a wondrous strike from Tottenham's forward and a late goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

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

They are the best defensive unit statistically, with a clean sheet in over 50% of their fixtures, they host a Roberto De Zerbi's team who have failed to score in their past two matches.

Brighton have scored just 9 goals from eight away games.

The Dutch defender is a solid choice each gameweek , with more goal threat now he is right-back.

Hincapie has registered 'defcon' points in four consecutive starts, including two clean sheets.

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

Managers would love half a dozen Liverpool players this week if the rules permitted.

Wolves failed to score for the tenth occasion in 17 games during a recent two-nil home loss to Brentford.

The Midlands side have a paltry 9 strikes in total, including a couple away from home. It represents one of the safest clean sheet bet imaginable.

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

Regardless of Leeds United's recent offensive form – including the performances of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – we're selecting a Sunderland clean sheet at home.

That would mark a third in a row and Alderete establishing himself as an outstanding value defensive pick. You can field him regularly across many fixtures, given his regular defensive contribution returns.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder is expected to take on a significant part at Manchester United over the coming fixtures, with Bruno Fernandes suffering an injury.

Over the past three games, Erik ten Hag's team registered the highest expected goals (xG) across the Premier League by a comfortable distance – 8.78 compared to the next best Leeds' 5.68.

They face a Newcastle side that has not excelled in away matches – with just a single victory from seven attempts.

The former Chelsea man may inherit many of the injured star's playmaking duties, notably from dead-ball situations, potentially feature in the number 10 role.

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

The German playmaker is due a significant score , with a home match versus Wolves presenting a perfect opportunity for it.

Wirtz has posted points in three of four recent games – two assists and one 'defcon' performance.

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

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

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

He is Villa's key attacker, capable of producing a strike with the smallest room in the box.

A fixture at Chelsea could be viewed as a difficult assignment, the Birmingham club have won at that ground twice during recent years.

Forwards

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

Because of facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no competition for his place, coupled with scored five goals over three matches, the French striker earns the double-points role for this round.

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

One cannot consider dropping the Norwegian goal machine, although because he has a tricky away game this week, we are opting to pass over him for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m