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The quantity of The Reds assets are you able to squeeze inside your team for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched back-to-back wins , with a red-hot attacker in Hugo Ekitike ahead of a clash with Wolves that are on course for an abysmal top-flight campaigns ever.

Should you have held onto some of your AFCON transfers and have the cash to spend following the injury to the injured Manchester United's playmaker, in that case assets from Anfield players ought to be your top priority.

The team of the week is assembled using present Fantasy Premier League costs to fit within a 100 million pound cap, simulating you were playing a Free Hit chip.

How Did The Previous Team?

Captain Erling Haaland (a huge score) , alongside the in-form duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) and Liverpool's frontman propelled the squad to a respectable score – supplemented by a double-digit cameo from Antonee Robinson from the replacements.

This Week's FPL Selection for Gameweek 18

Keeper & Defence

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

Arsenal's defence experienced a minor wobble following the absence of Gabriel, yet they've recorded two shutouts recently and have nine so far before half the season completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in all but three matches at home campaign. The strikes they conceded were scored by Erling Haaland, a spectacular effort from Tottenham's forward , plus a unexpected goal from Tolu Arokodare.

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

This week features a triple selection on the Arsenal backline.

They are the strongest defensive unit statistically, with a clean sheet in over 50% of their fixtures, they face a Brighton side that has failed to score in their past two matches.

Brighton have a mere nine strikes from eight matches on the road.

Timber remains a steady option every week , with greater attacking upside now he is right-back.

Hincapie has earned 'defcon' points in his past four appearances, including two clean sheets.

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

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

Gary O'Neil's team were shut out for the 10th time so far in Saturday's two-nil defeat at Molineux to the Bees.

They have a paltry 9 strikes in total, including two on the road. That makes this a very secure shutout prospect possible.

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

Despite Leeds United's recent goalscoring upturn – highlighted by their striker – we're selecting a Stadium of Light clean sheet at home.

This would secure a third in a row and Alderete becoming a prime low-cost defender option. You can select him regularly in most games, thanks to his consistent 'defcon' points.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder should play a bigger part at Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, with their Portuguese maestro being sidelined.

Recently, Erik ten Hag's team boast the highest xG in the league by a comfortable distance – 8.78 compared to second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle team that has struggled away from home – with just a single victory in their last seven.

The former Chelsea man is likely to inherit a large share of the injured star's playmaking duties, particularly on set-pieces, potentially play in the number 10 role.

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

The German playmaker is due a big haul and a home match against Wolves presenting a perfect time for that to happen.

Wirtz has delivered returns in three of four recent fixtures – a pair of assists and one 'defcon' display.

Over that time he's made 10 chances, the most of any Liverpool, and his xG is 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points in two games, Rogers' current form cannot be overlooked.

He is Villa's talisman, capable of scoring a goal with minimal room inside the area.

A fixture to Stamford Bridge might seem a tough proposition, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious there twice during the past three seasons.

Strikers

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

Due to his fixture, having no competition for a starting spot, and having notched five goals in three games, the French striker receives the double-points role this week.

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

One cannot consider benching Haaland, but because he has a tricky away game this week, we are opting to look elsewhere for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m