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How many The Reds players are you able to fit into your squad for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched two consecutive victories and boast a sizzling attacker in Hugo Ekitike preparing for a fixture with Wolverhampton Wanderers currently on course for a historically poor top-flight seasons ever.

Should you have kept some of your Africa Cup of Nations free transfers , with the budget to reinvest by replacing the unavailable Manchester United's playmaker, consequently Liverpool players should be the primary focus.

The weekly selection is constructed based on latest Fantasy Premier League costs to fit within a £100m cap, as if you were playing a one-week wildcard.

How Did The Previous Squad?

Skipper Erling Haaland (a huge score) , alongside the productive duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) plus Liverpool's frontman propelled the squad to a handsome score – supplemented by a double-digit contribution from Antonee Robinson from the replacements.

Our FPL Selection for Gameweek 18

Keeper & Defenders

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

The North London side's backline experienced a brief dip following an injury to their Brazilian defender, yet they've secured two shutouts recently , with nine already before the campaign's midpoint gone.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in all but three matches at home campaign. The strikes they conceded were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a long-range strike from Richarlison and a surprise header from Wolves' attacker.

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

This week features a three-pronged on the Arsenal defence.

Not only are they the top defensive unit statistically, recording shutouts in more than half of their fixtures, they face a Brighton side that has failed to score in their last two outings.

The South Coast club have scored just 9 strikes in eight fixtures away from home.

Timber is a steady pick every week , possessing more goal threat now he is the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has collected 'defcon' points in his past four appearances, which included a pair of shutouts.

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

I'd pick half a dozen Anfield players for this fixture if possible.

Gary O'Neil's team failed to score once again in 17 games in a recent two-nil defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

The Midlands side have a paltry nine strikes in total, with only a couple on the road. It represents as safe a shutout bet possible.

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

Despite the Yorkshire club's recent goalscoring upturn – including the performances of their striker – I'm backing a Sunderland clean sheet at home.

It would be their third in a row and the Paraguayan defender is cementing himself as a prime value defender option. Managers can start him with assurance in most games, thanks to his potential for 'defcon' returns.

Midfield

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

Mount is expected to take on a bigger responsibility at Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, following Bruno Fernandes out injured.

Recently, Erik ten Hag's team boast the best expected goals (xG) in the league by a comfortable distance – 8.78 versus second-best Leeds' 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle team who have been poor in away matches – managing one win in seven.

Mount may inherit many of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, notably from dead-ball situations, and might operate in the number 10 role.

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

Wirtz is on the verge of a significant score and a fixture at Anfield versus the struggling Wolves representing an ideal opportunity for it.

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

In that period his chance creation stands at 10 chances, the most of any Liverpool, while his expected goals stands at 0.88.

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

With 30 points in two games, the midfielder's form is impossible to ignore.

He is Villa's main goal threat, capable of producing a strike from minimal space in the box.

A fixture at Stamford Bridge might seem a difficult proposition, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious there in two of the past three seasons.

Strikers

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

Given facing an abysmal Wolves side, a lack of rivalry for a starting spot, and having notched five goals in three games, Ekitike receives the captaincy for this round.

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

One cannot consider benching Haaland, although because he has a tougher fixture on the road this week, I'm willing to bet against him for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m