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How many The Reds assets can you squeeze inside your squad in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side have secured two consecutive victories , featuring a red-hot attacker in Hugo Ekitike preparing for a fixture with Wolverhampton Wanderers currently heading towards an abysmal top-flight campaigns ever.

For managers who retained a few of your Africa Cup of Nations transfers , and possess the funds to upgrade following the injury to the sidelined Bruno Fernandes, then assets from Anfield options must be the main consideration.

This weekly selection is assembled based on latest Fantasy Premier League prices to comply with a 100 million pound spending limit, simulating you were playing a one-week wildcard.

What Was the Performance of Our Recent Selection?

Captain Erling Haaland (a huge score) , combined with the in-form duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) plus Hugo Ekitike guided the team to a respectable 82 points – enhanced by a 10-point cameo from Fulham's defender from the replacements.

Our FPL Team of the Week for Matchday 18

Keeper and Defenders

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

The North London side's backline suffered a minor wobble following the absence of their Brazilian defender, however, they've recorded two clean sheets in their past four , with nine so far with less than the campaign's midpoint gone.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in all but three home games campaign. The strikes they conceded came from a Manchester City superstar, a wondrous effort from Richarlison , plus a late header from Wolves' attacker.

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

It's a three-pronged from the Arsenal backline.

Not only are they the strongest defence statistically, recording shutouts in the majority of their matches, they take on a Roberto De Zerbi's team who have failed to score in their past two games.

Brighton have a mere nine goals across eight away games.

The Dutch defender remains a solid option every week , possessing more goal threat since returning to right-back.

The Ecuadorian has registered 'defcon' points over his last four starts, which included two clean sheets.

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

I'd pick half a dozen Anfield assets for this fixture if allowed.

Gary O'Neil's team were shut out once again so far during a recent two-nil home loss to the Bees.

They have a paltry nine strikes this campaign, with only two on the road. It represents a very secure shutout bet possible.

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

Even with the Yorkshire club's recent goalscoring upturn – including the performances of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – the pick is a Sunderland shutout at home.

It would be a third consecutive , with the Paraguayan defender is cementing himself as an outstanding low-cost defender option. Managers can select him confidently in most games, given his potential for 'defcon' returns.

Midfielders

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

Mount should play a key responsibility for Manchester United over the coming fixtures, with Bruno Fernandes out injured.

Over the past three games, Erik ten Hag's team have generated the highest xG across the Premier League by over three goals – 8.78 against second-best Leeds' 5.68.

They face a Newcastle United team that has struggled on the road – managing a single victory in seven.

The former Chelsea man may inherit a large share of the injured star's playmaking duties, especially on set-pieces, potentially feature as an attacking midfielder.

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

Wirtz is due a major point return and a fixture at Anfield versus Wolves presenting the prime opportunity for that to happen.

He has delivered returns in three out of his last four games – a pair of assists and one 'defcon' performance.

During that spell he's made 10 chances, the most of any his teammates, and his expected goals is 0.88.

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

With 30 points over two matches, the midfielder's current form cannot be overlooked.

He's Villa's main goal threat, who can producing a strike from the smallest space in the box.

An away trip to Chelsea could be viewed as a difficult proposition, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious there twice during the last three campaigns.

Strikers

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

Due to facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no competition for his place, and having scored a five-goal haul in three games, Ekitike receives the captaincy for this round.

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

One cannot consider omitting Haaland, however because he has a tougher fixture on the road in this round, I'm willing to look elsewhere for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m