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How many The Reds players can you squeeze into your team in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched back-to-back wins and boast a red-hot attacker in Hugo Ekitike going into a encounter with a struggling Wolves side currently on course for a historically poor top-flight seasons ever.

If you've retained some of your AFCON wildcards , with the funds to spend by replacing the injured Manchester United's playmaker, consequently Liverpool picks should be the main consideration.

The ideal squad is assembled based on present Fantasy Premier League prices to fit within a £100m cap, simulating using a Free Hit chip.

What Was the Performance of Our Recent Selection?

Captain Erling Haaland (a huge score) and the productive duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) as well as Liverpool's frontman guided the selection to a handsome 82 points – enhanced by a double-digit contribution from Fulham's defender off the bench.

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

Keeper and Defence

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

Arsenal's defence suffered a slight stumble following the absence of Gabriel, yet they've secured two shutouts over their last four matches and have nine so far with not even half the season played.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in all but three matches at home campaign. The strikes they conceded came from Erling Haaland, a spectacular strike from Tottenham's forward , plus a unexpected header from Wolves' attacker.

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

We're opting for a triple-up from the Gunners' backline.

Not only are they the best defensive unit in the game, recording shutouts in the majority of their fixtures, they host a Roberto De Zerbi's team that has drawn a blank in their last two games.

Brighton have scored just 9 goals in eight away games.

Timber remains a steady choice every week and has greater offensive potential now he is the full-back role.

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

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

Managers would love half a dozen Anfield assets this week if the rules permitted.

Gary O'Neil's team drew another blank once again in 17 games in a recent 2-0 defeat at Molineux to the Bees.

The Midlands side have scored just nine strikes in total, including two away from home. That makes this a very secure shutout bet available.

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

Despite Leeds United's improved goalscoring upturn – highlighted by Dominic Calvert-Lewin – I'm backing a Sunderland clean sheet on home soil.

This would secure a third consecutive and the Paraguayan defender becoming an outstanding budget defensive pick. Managers can select him confidently across many fixtures, due to his consistent 'defcon' points.

Midfielders

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

Mount should play a significant part for Manchester United over the coming fixtures, following their Portuguese maestro suffering an injury.

Over the past three games, United boast the greatest xG across the Premier League by a comfortable distance – 8.78 compared to the next best Leeds United's 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle side that has been poor on the road – managing one win in seven.

The former Chelsea man could well inherit many of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, notably on set-pieces, and could feature behind the striker.

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

Wirtz is poised for a major point return and a home match against Wolves being an ideal time for that to happen.

He has registered attacking returns in three out of his last four games – a pair of assists and one defensive contribution performance.

In that period he has created 10 chances, the most of any Liverpool, while his xG totals 0.88.

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

With 30 points in two games, Rogers' current form demands attention.

He is Aston Villa's key attacker, who can producing a goal from the smallest room in the box.

An away trip at Stamford Bridge may appear a difficult assignment, but Villa have won at that ground twice during recent years.

Strikers

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

Given facing an abysmal Wolves side, a lack of competition for his place, coupled with notched a five-goal haul in three games, the French striker gets the double-points role for this round.

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

There's no dropping the Norwegian goal machine, but with him having a tricky away game this week, I'm willing to bet against him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m