Skipper Hugo Ekitike along with a Triple Gunners Defence β The FPL Team of the Week
How many Liverpool selections are you able to squeeze in your squad for this round?
Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off back-to-back wins , featuring a red-hot striker in their French frontman going into a clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers who are tracking for a historically poor Premier League seasons on record.
For managers who kept a portion of your AFCON free transfers , with the cash to reinvest following the injury to the injured Manchester United's playmaker, in that case Liverpool options must be the primary focus.
This ideal squad is constructed using present FPL valuations to fit within a 100 million pound budget, mirroring using a one-week wildcard.
A Look Back at Our Recent Team?
Captain Manchester City's striker (a massive haul) , combined with the productive duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) as well as Liverpool's frontman propelled the team to a handsome total β supplemented by a 10-point cameo from Antonee Robinson from the replacements.
Our FPL Selection for Gameweek 18
Keeper & Defenders
David Raya, Arsenal, keeper, Β£6m β vs Brighton & Hove Albion (H).
The North London side's backline had a brief dip in the wake of an injury to their Brazilian defender, however, they've secured two shutouts in their past four and have nine so far before the campaign's midpoint played.
Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in only three matches at home this season. The strikes they conceded were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a wondrous effort from Richarlison and a unexpected header from Wolves' attacker.
Jurrien Timber (Β£6.5m) & Piero Hincapie (Β£5.5m), Arsenal β vs the Seagulls (H).
We're opting for a triple selection on the Arsenal backline.
Not only are they the best defensive unit statistically, with a clean sheet in the majority of their fixtures, they take on a Brighton team who have not found the net in their past two matches.
Brighton have scored just nine goals from eight fixtures away from home.
The Dutch defender is a steady option every week , possessing more offensive potential now he is the full-back role.
The Ecuadorian has earned 'defcon' points in four consecutive appearances, including a pair of shutouts.
Virgil van Dijk, the Reds, Β£5.9m β vs Wolves (H).
One could select half a dozen Anfield players for this fixture if possible.
Wolves were shut out once again so far during Saturday's two-nil home loss to Brentford.
They have scored just 9 goals in total, with only a couple on the road. That makes this as safe a shutout opportunity imaginable.
Omar Alderete, Sunderland, Β£4m β vs Leeds United (H).
Even with Leeds United's improved goalscoring upturn β highlighted by their striker β I'm backing a Stadium of Light clean sheet at home.
This would secure their third in a row and Alderete is cementing himself as an outstanding budget defender option. Managers can select him with assurance across many fixtures, due to his regular defensive contribution points.
Midfielders
Mason Mount, United, Β£5.9m β vs Newcastle United (H).
Mount should play a bigger role for Manchester United over the coming fixtures, following Bruno Fernandes suffering an injury.
Recently, United registered the greatest xG statistically by over three goals β 8.78 against second-best Leeds' 5.68.
They welcome a Newcastle team who have not excelled on the road β with just one win from seven attempts.
The former Chelsea man may inherit a large share of Fernandes' playmaking duties, notably on set-pieces, and might play behind the striker.
Florian Wirtz, Liverpool, Β£8.1m β vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (H).
The German playmaker is poised for a big haul , with a home match against Wolves being a perfect opportunity for that to happen.
He has delivered returns across his past four fixtures β a pair of assists plus a defensive contribution display.
In that period he has created 10 chances, the most among all his teammates, while his xG is 0.88.
Morgan Rogers, Villa, Β£7.2m β vs Chelsea (A).
With 30 points across two gameweeks, Rogers' current form cannot be overlooked.
He is Aston Villa's key attacker, with an ability to producing a strike with minimal room inside the area.
An away trip to Stamford Bridge may appear a challenging assignment, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious there in two of the last three campaigns.
Forwards
Hugo Ekitike (Captain), Liverpool, Β£8.9m β vs Wolves (H).
Given his fixture, having no competition for his place, and having bagged a five-goal haul over three matches, the French striker receives the captaincy this week.
Erling Haaland, City, Β£15.1m β vs Nottingham Forest (A).
One cannot consider omitting Haaland, but with him having a tougher away game this week, we are opting to look elsewhere for the armband.
Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, Β£7.6m
