The quantity of Liverpool players might you accommodate inside your lineup for this round?
The Merseyside club have secured two consecutive victories , featuring a sizzling forward in Hugo Ekitike preparing for a encounter with Wolverhampton Wanderers currently on course for a historically poor top-flight seasons on record.
If you've kept some of your AFCON transfers , and possess the funds to spend by replacing the sidelined Bruno Fernandes, consequently assets from Anfield picks ought to be your top priority.
The team of the week is assembled using present Fantasy Premier League valuations to fit within a 100 million pound spending limit, as if using a Free Hit.
How Did Our Recent Team?
Skipper Erling Haaland (32 points) , combined with the in-form pair of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) plus Hugo Ekitike propelled the squad to a respectable 82 points – supplemented by a double-digit cameo from Fulham's defender as a substitute.
Our Fantasy Premier League Team of the Week for Matchday 18
Keeper & Defenders
David Raya, Arsenal, goalkeeper, £6m – vs Brighton & Hove Albion (H).
The North London side's backline had a slight stumble in the wake of the absence of Gabriel, however, they've secured two shutouts in their past four , boasting 9 so far with less than the campaign's midpoint completed.
The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in only three matches at home campaign. The strikes they conceded came from a Manchester City superstar, a wondrous strike from Richarlison and a unexpected header from Wolves' attacker.
Jurrien Timber (£6.5m) & Piero Hincapie (£5.5m), the Gunners – vs Brighton (H).
It's a triple-up from the Arsenal defence.
They are the best defensive unit in the game, recording shutouts in more than half of their matches, they take on a Roberto De Zerbi's team who have drawn a blank in their last two outings.
The South Coast club have scored just nine strikes from eight fixtures away from home.
Timber continues to be a reliable choice every week and has greater attacking upside now he is right-back.
Hincapie has collected 'defcon' points in his past four starts, which included a pair of shutouts.
Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool, £5.9m – vs Wolves (H).
One could select six Anfield assets for this fixture if possible.
Gary O'Neil's team were shut out for the 10th time so far in a recent 2-0 home loss to the Bees.
The Midlands side have only managed 9 strikes all season, including a couple on the road. That makes this a very secure clean sheet prospect imaginable.
Omar Alderete, the Black Cats, £4m – vs Leeds (H).
Even with Leeds United's better goalscoring upturn – including the performances of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – we're selecting a Stadium of Light clean sheet at home.
This would secure a third in a row and the Paraguayan defender establishing himself as an outstanding low-cost defensive pick. Managers can start him confidently in most games, thanks to his regular defensive contribution returns.
Midfielders
Mason Mount, United, £5.9m – vs Newcastle (H).
Mount should play a key role at Old Trafford in the next few games, following their Portuguese maestro out injured.
Recently, United registered the highest xG across the Premier League by over three goals – 8.78 versus second-best Leeds United's 5.68.
They face a Newcastle United side who have not excelled away from home – managing a single victory from seven attempts.
Mount may take over many of the injured star's playmaking duties, especially from dead-ball situations, and might feature as an attacking midfielder.
Florian Wirtz, Liverpool, £8.1m – vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (H).
Wirtz is on the verge of a major point return and a home match versus the struggling Wolves representing a perfect scenario for it.
He has registered attacking returns across four recent fixtures – a pair of assists and one 'defcon' display.
Over that time his chance creation stands at 10 chances, the highest of any Liverpool, while his xG totals 0.88.
Morgan Rogers, Villa, £7.2m – vs Chelsea (A).
With 30 points in two games, the midfielder's hot streak cannot be overlooked.
He's Aston Villa's talisman, capable of scoring a strike with the smallest space inside the area.
A fixture to Stamford Bridge could be viewed as a tough proposition, the Birmingham club have won at that ground in two of the past three seasons.
Forwards
Hugo Ekitike (Captain), the Reds, £8.9m – vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (H).
Because of facing an abysmal Wolves side, a lack of rivalry for a starting spot, and having scored five goals in three games, the French striker earns the captain's armband for this round.
Erling Haaland, Manchester City, £15.1m – vs Forest (A).
There's no benching the Norwegian goal machine, however with him having a tricky away game in this round, I'm willing to pass over him for the armband.
Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m
