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How many The Reds players are you able to fit into your team for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched back-to-back wins , with a red-hot forward in their French frontman preparing for a clash with a struggling Wolves side who are on course for an abysmal top-flight seasons in history.

If you've held onto some of your AFCON transfers , with the funds to spend after losing the injured Bruno Fernandes, in that case assets from Anfield options ought to be the primary focus.

This team of the week is chosen using present FPL valuations to comply with a £100m budget, simulating using a Free Hit chip.

What Was the Performance of The Previous Squad?

Skipper Erling Haaland (a massive haul) , combined with the productive pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) plus Liverpool's frontman guided the team to a respectable 82 points – enhanced by a double-digit cameo from Antonee Robinson from the replacements.

The Fantasy Premier League Selection for Gameweek 18

Goalkeeper & Defenders

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

The North London side's defence experienced a slight stumble in the wake of an injury to Gabriel, however, they've kept two clean sheets in their past four and have nine so far with not even half the season completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in all but three matches at home this season. Those goals came from a Manchester City superstar, a long-range effort from Tottenham's forward and a unexpected header from Wolves' attacker.

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

It's a triple-up from the Arsenal backline.

As well as being the top defensive unit statistically, recording shutouts in the majority of their fixtures, they take on a Brighton side who have not found the net in their last two games.

The South Coast club have only managed nine goals from eight fixtures away from home.

Timber continues to be a solid option each gameweek and has more offensive potential operating as the full-back role.

Hincapie has registered 'defcon' points in four consecutive starts, featuring two clean sheets.

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

Managers would love half a dozen Liverpool players for this fixture if the rules permitted.

Gary O'Neil's team failed to score for the 10th time in 17 games in Saturday's 2-0 home loss to Brentford.

The Midlands side have scored just 9 goals this campaign, with only a couple on the road. It represents as safe a shutout bet available.

Omar Alderete, the Black Cats, £4m – vs Leeds United (H).

Despite the Yorkshire club's improved offensive form – including the performances of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – we're selecting a Stadium of Light shutout at home.

That would mark their third in a row and Alderete becoming a prime value defensive pick. You can start him regularly across many fixtures, thanks to his consistent defensive contribution points.

Midfielders

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

Mount is expected to take on a significant responsibility at Manchester United in the next few games, with Bruno Fernandes out injured.

Over the past three games, United boast the greatest expected goals (xG) in the league by a comfortable distance – 8.78 against second-best Leeds' 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle side that has not excelled in away matches – with just a single victory in their last seven.

Mount could well inherit a large share of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, especially on set-pieces, and might feature as an attacking midfielder.

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

Wirtz is due a significant score and a home match against Wolves representing a perfect opportunity for that to happen.

Wirtz has delivered returns in three out of four recent fixtures – a pair of assists plus a defensive contribution performance.

In that period he's made 10 chances, the most of any his teammates, while his expected goals totals 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points over two matches, the midfielder's form demands attention.

He is Villa's talisman, with an ability to scoring a strike with minimal space in the box.

An away trip at Stamford Bridge might seem a difficult assignment, but Villa have emerged victorious there in two of recent years.

Strikers

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

Due to his fixture, having no competition for a starting spot, coupled with bagged five goals in three games, the French striker gets the double-points role this week.

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

There's no dropping the Norwegian goal machine, although because he has a tricky fixture on the road in this round, I'm willing to pass over him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m