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How many The Reds assets are you able to fit inside your lineup in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off two consecutive victories and boast a red-hot attacker in Hugo Ekitike going into a encounter with Wolves that are heading towards a historically poor Premier League seasons ever.

If you've held onto a few of your AFCON transfers , and possess the funds to reinvest by replacing the unavailable Manchester United's playmaker, in that case Liverpool players must be the primary focus.

The ideal squad is chosen using present Fantasy Premier League prices to stay under a 100 million pound budget, simulating using a Free Hit.

A Look Back at Last Week's Squad?

Captain Erling Haaland (a massive haul) , alongside the productive pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) plus Hugo Ekitike led the selection to a solid score – enhanced by a 10-point cameo from Fulham's defender off the bench.

Our Fantasy Premier League Team of the Week for Gameweek 18

Goalkeeper & Defenders

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

The North London side's defence had a slight stumble after the absence of Gabriel, however, they've secured two shutouts over their last four matches and have 9 already before the campaign's midpoint completed.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in only three matches at home campaign. Those goals came from Erling Haaland, a wondrous effort from Tottenham's forward , plus a surprise header from Wolves' attacker.

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

It's a triple-up on the Gunners' backline.

As well as being the top defensive unit in FPL, recording shutouts in more than half of their matches, they host a Brighton side that has not found the net in two consecutive matches.

The South Coast club have a mere 9 goals across eight matches on the road.

Timber is a steady choice every week , with more attacking upside operating as the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has registered defensive contribution points over his last four appearances, which included a pair of shutouts.

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

I'd pick six Anfield assets this week if the rules permitted.

Gary O'Neil's team drew another blank for the tenth occasion so far in a recent two-nil defeat at Molineux to the Bees.

They have a paltry nine strikes all season, including two on the road. It represents one of the safest shutout opportunity possible.

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

Despite Leeds United's improved goalscoring upturn – highlighted by their striker – the pick is a Stadium of Light shutout at home.

This would secure their third in a row , with Alderete establishing himself as the best low-cost defensive pick. You can start him with assurance across many fixtures, thanks to his regular defensive contribution points.

Midfielders

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

Mount should play a significant role at Manchester United over the coming fixtures, following Bruno Fernandes being sidelined.

Over the past three games, Erik ten Hag's team registered the best xG across the Premier League by a comfortable distance – 8.78 versus the next best Leeds' 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle United team that has not excelled away from home – managing a single victory in seven.

Mount is likely to assume many of the injured star's creative responsibilities, especially from dead-ball situations, and might operate behind the striker.

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

The German playmaker is poised for a significant score and a home match versus the struggling Wolves presenting an ideal opportunity for it.

Wirtz has posted points in three out of his past four games – a pair of assists and one 'defcon' display.

During that spell he has created 10 chances, the most among all Liverpool, while his xG is 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points across two gameweeks, the midfielder's current form cannot be overlooked.

He's Aston Villa's talisman, capable of producing a strike with the smallest room in the box.

A fixture at Chelsea could be viewed as a tough assignment, but Villa have won at that ground twice during the past three seasons.

Forwards

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

Given his fixture, having no rivalry for his place, coupled with scored five goals over three matches, the French striker receives the captaincy for this round.

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

It is unthinkable to dropping the Norwegian goal machine, although because he has a tricky fixture on the road this week, the choice is to pass over him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m