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What number of The Reds assets might you accommodate in your team for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off back-to-back wins , with a in-form striker in their French frontman ahead of a fixture with a struggling Wolves side currently on course for an abysmal top-flight seasons in history.

Should you have held onto a few of your AFCON wildcards and have the cash to reinvest after losing the sidelined Manchester United's playmaker, then assets from Anfield options ought to be the main consideration.

This ideal squad is constructed using latest FPL valuations to comply with a £100m budget, mirroring activating a Free Hit.

A Look Back at Last Week's Team?

Captain Manchester City's striker (a huge score) , combined with the in-form duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) and Liverpool's frontman led the squad to a solid total – enhanced by a 10-point contribution from Antonee Robinson as a substitute.

This Week's FPL Selection for Gameweek 18

Keeper & Defenders

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

Arsenal's backline had a slight stumble following the absence of their Brazilian defender, yet they've recorded two clean sheets recently , boasting nine so far with less than half the season played.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in only three fixtures at the Emirates campaign. Those goals were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a long-range strike from Tottenham's forward and a unexpected goal from Tolu Arokodare.

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

We're opting for a three-pronged from the Gunners' backline.

As well as being the best defence statistically, with a clean sheet in over 50% of their fixtures, they face a Brighton side who have drawn a blank in their last two games.

The South Coast club have scored just 9 strikes across eight away games.

Timber remains a solid pick each gameweek and has more attacking upside operating as right-back.

The Ecuadorian has collected 'defcon' points in his past four starts, which included two clean sheets.

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

I'd pick half a dozen Anfield players for this fixture if the rules permitted.

Gary O'Neil's team drew another blank for the 10th time so far in a recent two-nil home loss to the Bees.

The Midlands side have only managed nine strikes in total, including two away from home. This is as safe a clean sheet opportunity possible.

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

Even with Leeds United's recent goalscoring upturn – highlighted by their striker – the pick is a Stadium of Light shutout on home soil.

This would secure a third in a row , with Alderete establishing himself as a prime value defender option. You can select him with assurance in most games, given his consistent 'defcon' returns.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder is expected to take on a key part for Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, due to Bruno Fernandes suffering an injury.

Over the past three games, Erik ten Hag's team have generated the highest expected goals (xG) in the league by over three goals – 8.78 versus the next best Leeds United's 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle side who have struggled in away matches – managing one win from seven attempts.

Mount could well inherit a large share of the injured star's creative responsibilities, especially on set-pieces, and could play as an attacking midfielder.

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

The German playmaker is due a significant score and a fixture at Anfield versus Wolves representing the prime opportunity for it.

Wirtz has posted points in three of his last four games – two assists and one defensive contribution display.

Over that time he's made 10 chances, the highest among all Liverpool, while his expected goals stands at 0.88.

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

Boasting 30 points over two matches, Rogers' hot streak cannot be overlooked.

He's Aston Villa's talisman, who can producing a goal from the smallest room inside the area.

An away trip to Chelsea could be viewed as a difficult proposition, the Birmingham club have won there in two of the past three seasons.

Forwards

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

Given facing an abysmal Wolves side, a lack of competition for his place, coupled with scored five goals over three matches, Ekitike gets the captain's armband this week.

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

There's no omitting Haaland, however because he has a tougher away game this week, we are opting to look elsewhere for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m