We often take the longview when discussing the FPL season, but next weekend's tricky GW18 requires focused attention. Liverpool will be abroad at the FIFA Club World Cup, resulting in a blank gameweek for both the league leaders and West Ham United. What does this mean for your Liverpool assets? Should FPL managers be benching the likes of Mané, Salah, and Alexander-Arnold, or is there any strategic way of transferring them out and back in again? Josh and Brandon interrogate the options, including differential transfers and captaincy candidates who might give you the advantage. Hail Cheaters!

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