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The quantity of Liverpool assets might you accommodate in your squad in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off back-to-back wins and boast a sizzling striker in Hugo Ekitike ahead of a clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers who are on course for one of the worst top-flight seasons on record.

Should you have retained a few of your Africa Cup of Nations wildcards , with the cash to upgrade following the injury to the injured Bruno Fernandes, consequently Liverpool picks ought to be your top priority.

The ideal squad is chosen using latest FPL valuations to comply with a £100m cap, mirroring using a one-week wildcard.

A Look Back at Last Week's Squad?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (a massive haul) and the productive pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) plus Hugo Ekitike propelled the team to a respectable 82 points – enhanced by a 10-point cameo from Fulham's defender as a substitute.

Our Fantasy Premier League Ideal Squad for Matchday 18

Keeper and Defenders

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

The North London side's defence had a slight stumble in the wake of the absence of Gabriel, yet they've kept two shutouts over their last four matches , boasting 9 so far with not even the campaign's midpoint completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in all but three matches at home campaign. Those goals were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a wondrous effort from Richarlison and a unexpected header from Wolves' attacker.

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

It's a three-pronged from the Arsenal defence.

They are the best defence in the game, with a clean sheet in more than half of their fixtures, they face a Brighton team who have not found the net in two consecutive games.

The South Coast club have scored just 9 strikes from eight away games.

Timber remains a steady option every week , with more goal threat since returning to the full-back role.

Hincapie has collected defensive contribution points over his last four appearances, which included two clean sheets.

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

One could select half a dozen Liverpool assets this week if allowed.

Gary O'Neil's team were shut out for the tenth occasion in 17 games during a recent 2-0 home loss to Brentford.

They have a paltry 9 goals this campaign, including a couple on the road. It represents one of the safest shutout opportunity available.

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

Regardless of the Yorkshire club's recent goalscoring upturn – and the form of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – the pick is a Sunderland shutout at home.

That would mark a third in a row , with Alderete establishing himself as a prime value defender option. Managers can start him regularly in most games, thanks to his regular defensive contribution returns.

Midfield

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

Mount will likely assume a bigger role for Manchester United in the next few games, due to Bruno Fernandes being sidelined.

Over the past three games, United have generated the best xG across the Premier League by over three goals – 8.78 compared to the next best Leeds United's 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle side who have struggled away from home – managing a single victory from seven attempts.

Mount may inherit a large share of the injured star's creative responsibilities, particularly on set-pieces, and might operate in the number 10 role.

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

The German playmaker is on the verge of a big haul and a home match against Wolves being the prime opportunity for it.

Wirtz has delivered returns in three of four recent fixtures – two assists and one defensive contribution performance.

During that spell his chance creation stands at 10 chances, the highest of any Liverpool, while his expected goals is 0.88.

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

Boasting 30 points across two gameweeks, the midfielder's current form cannot be overlooked.

He's Aston Villa's main goal threat, with an ability to producing a goal from minimal room in the box.

A fixture to Chelsea might seem a challenging proposition, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious there twice during recent years.

Forwards

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

Given his fixture, having no rivalry for a starting spot, coupled with notched a five-goal haul in three games, Ekitike earns the captaincy for this round.

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

There's no benching Haaland, however with him having a more difficult fixture on the road this week, we are opting to look elsewhere for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m