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How many The Reds assets are you able to fit inside your team for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side have secured a pair of triumphs , with a red-hot forward in Hugo Ekitike ahead of a encounter with a struggling Wolves side who are on course for one of the worst Premier League seasons ever.

For managers who retained a portion of your Africa Cup of Nations wildcards , with the budget to reinvest by replacing the sidelined Bruno Fernandes, in that case Liverpool picks must be the main consideration.

This weekly selection is assembled according to present Fantasy Premier League costs to stay under a 100 million pound budget, as if using a one-week wildcard.

How Did The Previous Selection?

Captain Erling Haaland (a massive haul) , combined with the productive pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) and Liverpool's frontman led the team to a respectable score – supplemented by a 10-point contribution from Fulham's defender off the bench.

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

Goalkeeper and Defenders

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

The North London side's defence experienced a brief dip following an injury to their Brazilian defender, but they have kept two shutouts in their past four and have 9 already before half the season gone.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in just a handful of matches at home this season. The strikes they conceded came from a Manchester City superstar, a long-range effort from Tottenham's forward , plus a late goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

It's a three-pronged on the Gunners' backline.

Not only are they the top defence in FPL, with a clean sheet in the majority of their matches, they face a Roberto De Zerbi's team that has failed to score in two consecutive games.

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

The Dutch defender continues to be a steady option every week , with greater offensive potential operating as right-back.

Hincapie has earned defensive contribution points in four consecutive starts, featuring two clean sheets.

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

One could select six Anfield assets this week if allowed.

Wolves drew another blank once again in 17 games during Saturday's two-nil home loss to the Bees.

The Midlands side have a paltry 9 goals this campaign, with only two away from home. It represents a very secure clean sheet prospect possible.

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

Even with Leeds United's better offensive form – highlighted by their striker – the pick is a Sunderland clean sheet at home.

This would secure a third consecutive and the Paraguayan defender establishing himself as an outstanding budget defender option. You can select him regularly across many fixtures, thanks to his regular 'defcon' points.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder will likely assume a significant part at Old Trafford in the next few games, with Bruno Fernandes suffering an injury.

Recently, Erik ten Hag's team boast the best expected goals (xG) statistically by a significant margin – 8.78 versus the next best Leeds United's 5.68.

They face a Newcastle United team who have not excelled in away matches – managing a single victory in seven.

Mount may inherit many of Fernandes' playmaking duties, notably from dead-ball situations, potentially operate behind the striker.

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

Wirtz is on the verge of a significant score , with a fixture at Anfield versus the struggling Wolves representing an ideal opportunity for it.

Wirtz has registered attacking returns across four recent games – a pair of assists plus a 'defcon' performance.

In that period he has created 10 chances, the highest of any Liverpool, while his expected goals is 0.88.

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

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

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

An away trip at Stamford Bridge may appear a challenging proposition, the Birmingham club have won there twice during the last three campaigns.

Strikers

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

Due to facing an abysmal Wolves side, a lack of rivalry for his place, coupled with bagged a five-goal haul in three games, Ekitike gets the captaincy for this round.

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

One cannot consider omitting Haaland, but with him having a tougher away game this week, the choice is to bet against him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m