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What number of The Reds players can you squeeze inside your squad for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched two consecutive victories and boast a in-form forward in Hugo Ekitike going into a clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers that are tracking for a historically poor top-flight seasons ever.

If you've retained some of your Africa Cup of Nations transfers and have the budget to upgrade after losing the unavailable Manchester United's playmaker, consequently assets from Anfield options ought to be the main consideration.

This weekly selection is constructed based on present Fantasy Premier League prices to fit within a £100m cap, as if using a Free Hit.

How Did The Previous Team?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (a massive haul) and the productive duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) plus Hugo Ekitike led the team to a handsome 82 points – with a bonus a double-digit performance from Fulham's defender from the replacements.

Our FPL Selection for Gameweek 18

Goalkeeper & Defenders

David Raya, Arsenal, goalkeeper, £6m – vs Brighton & Hove Albion (H).

The North London side's backline suffered a brief dip in the wake of an injury to Gabriel, but they have kept two shutouts over their last four matches and have 9 so far with not even the campaign's midpoint gone.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have let in goals in just a handful of matches at home this season. The strikes they conceded came from Erling Haaland, a wondrous strike from Richarlison and a late header from Wolves' attacker.

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

We're opting for a triple selection from the Arsenal defence.

As well as being the top defence statistically, with a clean sheet in the majority of their matches, they host a Roberto De Zerbi's team that has drawn a blank in two consecutive games.

The South Coast club have only managed 9 strikes from eight fixtures away from home.

Timber remains a solid option each gameweek , possessing greater attacking upside operating as right-back.

Hincapie has registered defensive contribution points in four consecutive appearances, including two clean sheets.

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

Managers would love half a dozen Anfield players this week if allowed.

Wolves drew another blank once again so far in Saturday's two-nil defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

They have a paltry nine goals all season, with only two on the road. That makes this as safe a clean sheet prospect possible.

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

Despite Leeds United's improved offensive form – including the performances of their striker – we're selecting a Stadium of Light shutout on home soil.

This would secure their third consecutive , with the Paraguayan defender becoming the best low-cost defensive pick. Managers can select him confidently in most games, due to his consistent 'defcon' returns.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder will likely assume a bigger role at Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, with Bruno Fernandes being sidelined.

Recently, Erik ten Hag's team registered the highest xG in the league by over three goals – 8.78 against the next best Leeds' 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle side who have struggled on the road – with just one win in seven.

The former Chelsea man may take over a large share of Fernandes' playmaking duties, notably on set-pieces, and might operate behind the striker.

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

The German playmaker is poised for a major point return , with a fixture at Anfield against the struggling Wolves being the prime time for it.

Wirtz has registered attacking returns in three out of four recent fixtures – two assists and one 'defcon' performance.

In that period he has created 10 chances, the highest of any Liverpool, while his xG stands at 0.88.

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

Boasting 30 points over two matches, the midfielder's current form cannot be overlooked.

He is Aston Villa's main goal threat, who can creating a strike with minimal space inside the area.

A fixture at Chelsea might seem a tough proposition, but Villa have won there on two occasions in the last three campaigns.

Strikers

Hugo Ekitike (Captain), the Reds, £8.9m – vs Wolves (H).

Due to his fixture, having no competition for a starting spot, and having bagged a five-goal haul over three matches, Ekitike gets the captaincy this week.

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

There's no benching Haaland, however with him having a tricky away game in this round, we are opting to look elsewhere with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m