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How many The Reds assets are you able to accommodate in your squad for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side have secured back-to-back wins , with a in-form forward in their French frontman preparing for a encounter with Wolverhampton Wanderers that are tracking for a historically poor top-flight campaigns on record.

If you've kept a few of your AFCON free transfers , and possess the funds to upgrade following the injury to the injured Manchester United's playmaker, then Liverpool picks ought to be the main consideration.

This weekly selection is chosen using latest Fantasy Premier League prices to comply with a 100 million pound spending limit, as if you were playing a one-week wildcard.

What Was the Performance of Last Week's Squad?

Captain Erling Haaland (a massive haul) , combined with the productive duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) plus Hugo Ekitike led the squad to a handsome score – supplemented by a 10-point cameo from Fulham's defender off the bench.

The FPL Team of the Week for Matchday 18

Goalkeeper and Defenders

David Raya, the Gunners, keeper, £6m – vs Brighton & Hove Albion (H).

The North London side's defence experienced a brief dip after the absence of their Brazilian defender, but they have kept two clean sheets in their past four , with nine so far with not even half the season completed.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have let in goals in just a handful of fixtures at the Emirates campaign. The strikes they conceded were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a long-range strike from Richarlison , plus a surprise goal from Tolu Arokodare.

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

It's a triple-up from the Gunners' defence.

They are the strongest defensive unit in the game, recording shutouts in over 50% of their matches, they face a Roberto De Zerbi's team that has drawn a blank in their last two outings.

The South Coast club have only managed 9 strikes from eight fixtures away from home.

Timber remains a steady pick every week , with more goal threat operating as the full-back role.

Hincapie has registered 'defcon' points in four consecutive starts, including two clean sheets.

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

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

Wolves were shut out for the tenth occasion so far during Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

They have scored just 9 strikes in total, including two on the road. It represents as safe a clean sheet bet imaginable.

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

Despite the Yorkshire club's recent offensive form – including the performances of their striker – I'm backing a Sunderland shutout at home.

That would mark a third in a row and Alderete is cementing himself as a prime budget defensive pick. Managers can select him regularly across many fixtures, due to his potential for defensive contribution points.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder will likely assume a key responsibility at Old Trafford in the next few games, due to their Portuguese maestro out injured.

Recently, United registered the greatest xG in the league by a comfortable distance – 8.78 against the next best Leeds United's 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle United team that has struggled on the road – with just a single victory in seven.

Mount may take over many of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, notably from dead-ball situations, and might feature as an attacking midfielder.

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

The German playmaker is on the verge of a big haul and a fixture at Anfield versus Wolves being a perfect scenario for that to happen.

He has delivered returns in three out of his last four games – two assists plus a defensive contribution display.

During that spell he has created 10 chances, a team-high of any his teammates, while his expected goals totals 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points in two games, Rogers' form is impossible to ignore.

He is Aston Villa's key attacker, who can producing a goal with half a yard of room inside the area.

A fixture to Stamford Bridge may appear a difficult proposition, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious there on two occasions in the last three campaigns.

Forwards

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

Because of facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no competition for his place, and having bagged five goals in three games, Ekitike receives the captain's armband for this round.

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

There's no benching the Norwegian goal machine, however because he has a tougher fixture on the road this week, I'm willing to pass over him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m