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How many Liverpool selections might you squeeze into your squad for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side have secured a pair of triumphs , with a sizzling forward in their French frontman going into a fixture with Wolverhampton Wanderers currently on course for a historically poor Premier League campaigns on record.

If you've held onto a portion of your Africa Cup of Nations wildcards , and possess the funds to reinvest after losing the sidelined Bruno Fernandes, consequently Liverpool players must be the main consideration.

This weekly selection is chosen using current FPL prices to comply with a £100m cap, mirroring you were playing a Free Hit.

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Captain Erling Haaland (a massive haul) and the hot pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) as well as Hugo Ekitike propelled the selection to a respectable 82 points – with a bonus a 10-point cameo from Antonee Robinson as a substitute.

The FPL Team of the Week for Matchday 18

Keeper and Defence

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

Arsenal's defence had a minor wobble after an injury to their Brazilian defender, yet they've secured two clean sheets over their last four matches , with 9 so far with less than the campaign's midpoint completed.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in just a handful of home games this season. The strikes they conceded were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a wondrous strike from Tottenham's forward and a late goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

It's a triple-up on the Arsenal defence.

As well as being the best defensive unit in FPL, with a clean sheet in more than half of their matches, they face a Roberto De Zerbi's side who have failed to score in two consecutive games.

The South Coast club have a mere 9 goals in eight fixtures away from home.

The Dutch defender remains a reliable option every week and has increased goal threat since returning to right-back.

The Ecuadorian has earned 'defcon' points in four consecutive starts, featuring two clean sheets.

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

I'd pick six Liverpool players this week if the rules permitted.

Gary O'Neil's team were shut out for the tenth occasion this season in a recent two-nil home loss to Brentford.

The Midlands side have scored just 9 strikes all season, with only two on the road. It represents a very secure shutout bet available.

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

Even with the Yorkshire club's better goalscoring upturn – including the performances of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – we're selecting a Stadium of Light clean sheet at home.

It would be a third consecutive and Alderete establishing himself as an outstanding value defensive pick. You can select him regularly across many fixtures, thanks to his consistent defensive contribution returns.

Midfield

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

Mount should play a significant role for Old Trafford in the next few games, with Bruno Fernandes out injured.

In their last three matches, United have generated the highest xG in the league by a comfortable distance – 8.78 against the next best Leeds' 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle team who have struggled on the road – managing one win in seven.

The former Chelsea man could well assume many of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, notably on set-pieces, and could play in the number 10 role.

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

Wirtz is due a major point return , with a home match against the struggling Wolves representing the prime opportunity for it.

He has delivered returns across four recent fixtures – two assists and one defensive contribution performance.

During that spell his chance creation stands at 10 chances, a team-high among all his teammates, while his expected goals is 0.88.

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

With 30 points over two matches, the midfielder's form cannot be overlooked.

He is Villa's key attacker, who can scoring a goal from half a yard of space inside the area.

A fixture to Stamford Bridge may appear a challenging proposition, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious there on two occasions in the last three campaigns.

Forwards

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

Due to his fixture, a lack of rivalry for a starting spot, coupled with scored a five-goal haul in three games, Ekitike gets the captain's armband for this round.

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

One cannot consider dropping Haaland, but with him having a more difficult away game this week, the choice is to pass over him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m