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How many The Reds players can you fit in your lineup for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched back-to-back wins , with a in-form attacker in their French frontman going into a clash with Wolves that are heading towards a historically poor Premier League seasons in history.

If you've retained a few of your AFCON wildcards and have the funds to upgrade following the injury to the injured Manchester United's playmaker, consequently assets from Anfield picks ought to be your top priority.

This team of the week is chosen based on present Fantasy Premier League costs to comply with a 100 million pound spending limit, as if using a Free Hit chip.

How Did The Previous Squad?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (32 points) , combined with the hot pair of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) plus Liverpool's frontman propelled the selection to a handsome total – enhanced by a double-digit contribution from Fulham's defender off the bench.

The FPL Team of the Week for Gameweek 18

Keeper & Defenders

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

The North London side's defence experienced a brief dip in the wake of the absence of Gabriel, but they have secured two clean sheets over their last four matches and have 9 so far before the campaign's midpoint gone.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have let in goals in only three home games campaign. Those goals were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a wondrous effort from Richarlison and a late header from Wolves' attacker.

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

We're opting for a triple selection from the Arsenal backline.

Not only are they the best defence statistically, recording shutouts in over 50% of their matches, they face a Roberto De Zerbi's side who have failed to score in their past two matches.

Brighton have scored just nine strikes from eight away games.

Timber is a solid pick every week , possessing greater attacking upside now he is the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has earned 'defcon' points over his last four starts, featuring a pair of shutouts.

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

I'd pick six Liverpool players for this fixture if possible.

Wolves failed to score for the 10th time this season during a recent two-nil home loss to Brentford.

The Midlands side have scored just 9 strikes all season, including a couple away from home. This is a very secure clean sheet bet available.

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

Even with Leeds United's improved offensive form – highlighted by their striker – I'm backing a Sunderland clean sheet on home soil.

This would secure their third in a row and the Paraguayan defender establishing himself as a prime budget defensive pick. Managers can select him regularly in most games, thanks to his regular 'defcon' points.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder should play a significant part for Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, due to Bruno Fernandes suffering an injury.

Recently, Erik ten Hag's team registered the greatest expected goals (xG) across the Premier League by a comfortable distance – 8.78 against second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle United side who have been poor on the road – managing one win from seven attempts.

The former Chelsea man could well inherit many of Fernandes' playmaking duties, notably from dead-ball situations, and could operate in the number 10 role.

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

The German playmaker is poised for a big haul and a fixture at Anfield against the struggling Wolves representing the prime opportunity for that to happen.

He has registered attacking returns in three of his past four fixtures – two assists plus a defensive contribution display.

In that period he has created 10 chances, a team-high among all his teammates, while his expected goals is 0.88.

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

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

He is Villa's talisman, who can producing a strike with minimal space in the box.

An away trip at Stamford Bridge may appear a difficult proposition, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious there twice during recent years.

Strikers

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

Because of his fixture, having no rivalry for a starting spot, and having scored a five-goal haul in three games, Ekitike receives the captain's armband this week.

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

One cannot consider omitting Haaland, however because he has a tricky fixture on the road this week, I'm willing to pass over him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m