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What number of The Reds assets can you fit into your squad for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side have secured a pair of triumphs , with a red-hot forward in Hugo Ekitike preparing for a fixture with a struggling Wolves side currently on course for a historically poor Premier League seasons in history.

For managers who kept a portion of your AFCON free transfers , and possess the funds to spend by replacing the injured Bruno Fernandes, in that case Liverpool picks ought to be your top priority.

The ideal squad is constructed according to present FPL valuations to stay under a £100m spending limit, as if using a one-week wildcard.

A Look Back at The Previous Team?

Skipper Erling Haaland (a huge score) , combined with the in-form duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) as well as Hugo Ekitike propelled the selection to a solid total – supplemented by a 10-point performance from Antonee Robinson off the bench.

This Week's Fantasy Premier League Team of the Week for Gameweek 18

Keeper & Defenders

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

Arsenal's backline had a minor wobble after the absence of their Brazilian defender, but they have recorded two shutouts recently and have nine to their name with less than the campaign's midpoint gone.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in all but three fixtures at the Emirates campaign. Those goals were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a wondrous effort from Richarlison , plus a unexpected header from Tolu Arokodare.

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

This week features a triple selection from the Gunners' defence.

They are the top defence in FPL, with a clean sheet in the majority of their matches, they face a Roberto De Zerbi's team who have not found the net in their last two matches.

Brighton have scored just 9 strikes across eight matches on the road.

Timber is a solid choice each gameweek and has more attacking upside since returning to right-back.

Hincapie has earned defensive contribution points in four consecutive appearances, featuring a pair of shutouts.

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

One could select half a dozen Liverpool players this week if the rules permitted.

Wolves failed to score for the 10th time in 17 games during a recent 2-0 home loss to the Bees.

They have only managed nine goals this campaign, including two away from home. It represents one of the safest shutout prospect possible.

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

Even with the Yorkshire club's better goalscoring upturn – and the form of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – the pick is a Sunderland shutout at home.

This would secure a third consecutive , with Alderete becoming the best value defensive pick. Managers can field him with assurance in most games, given his potential for 'defcon' points.

Midfield

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

Mount is expected to take on a key part for Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, with Bruno Fernandes out injured.

In their last three matches, United registered the highest xG in the league by over three goals – 8.78 versus the next best Leeds United's 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle United team that has been poor in away matches – managing one win in seven.

Mount could well assume a large share of the injured star's creative responsibilities, notably from dead-ball situations, and might feature in the number 10 role.

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

The German playmaker is due a big haul and a home match against Wolves presenting a perfect opportunity for it.

He has registered attacking returns in three out of four recent fixtures – a pair of assists and one defensive contribution display.

Over that time he's made 10 chances, the most among all Liverpool, while his expected goals is 0.88.

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

With 30 points over two matches, Rogers' hot streak demands attention.

He's Villa's talisman, with an ability to producing a goal from the smallest space inside the area.

An away trip to Stamford Bridge might seem a tough proposition, the Birmingham club have won at that ground on two occasions in the past three seasons.

Strikers

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

Due to his fixture, having no rivalry for a starting spot, and having bagged five goals in three games, Ekitike earns the double-points role for this round.

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

There's no omitting Haaland, although with him having a tricky away game this week, I'm willing to pass over him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m