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What number of The Reds selections might you fit in your team this week?

Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off two consecutive victories , with a in-form forward in Hugo Ekitike preparing for a encounter with a struggling Wolves side who are on course for one of the worst Premier League campaigns ever.

Should you have retained a portion of your AFCON wildcards , and possess the budget to reinvest after losing the sidelined Manchester United's playmaker, in that case Liverpool players should be the main consideration.

This weekly selection is assembled based on latest FPL costs to stay under a 100 million pound cap, as if activating a Free Hit.

How Did The Previous Team?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (a huge score) , alongside the hot duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) as well as Liverpool's frontman guided the team to a solid score – supplemented by a 10-point cameo from Fulham's defender as a substitute.

This Week's Fantasy Premier League Team of the Week for Gameweek 18

Keeper and Defence

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

The North London side's defence experienced a minor wobble following an injury to Gabriel, yet they've recorded two shutouts over their last four matches , boasting nine to their name with less than half the season gone.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in only three home games this season. The strikes they conceded came from a Manchester City superstar, a wondrous effort from Richarlison , plus a surprise goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

We're opting for a triple selection on the Gunners' defence.

They are the strongest defensive unit statistically, recording shutouts in the majority of their matches, they host a Brighton side who have not found the net in their last two outings.

Brighton have only managed nine goals in eight matches on the road.

Timber continues to be a reliable option every week , possessing more attacking upside operating as the full-back role.

Hincapie has collected defensive contribution points in four consecutive appearances, featuring a pair of shutouts.

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

Managers would love half a dozen Liverpool assets for this fixture if possible.

Wolves failed to score for the tenth occasion so far during a recent two-nil defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

The Midlands side have a paltry nine strikes this campaign, with only two on the road. It represents as safe a shutout prospect possible.

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

Even with the Yorkshire club's recent goalscoring upturn – including the performances of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – I'm backing a Stadium of Light clean sheet at home.

This would secure their third consecutive and the Paraguayan defender establishing himself as an outstanding budget defender option. You can select him regularly in most games, thanks to his potential for defensive contribution points.

Midfielders

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

Mount is expected to take on a bigger role at Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, following their Portuguese maestro out injured.

In their last three matches, Erik ten Hag's team registered the highest expected goals (xG) in the league by a significant margin – 8.78 compared to second-best Leeds' 5.68.

They face a Newcastle side who have been poor on the road – with just a single victory in seven.

The former Chelsea man could well take over a large share of the injured star's creative responsibilities, especially on set-pieces, potentially play behind the striker.

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

The German playmaker is due a big haul and a home match against the struggling Wolves presenting a perfect time for that to happen.

Wirtz has registered attacking returns in three out of his last four games – two assists and one defensive contribution performance.

During that spell his chance creation stands at 10 chances, the most of any Liverpool, while his expected goals totals 0.88.

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

With 30 points over two matches, the midfielder's hot streak cannot be overlooked.

He is Villa's key attacker, with an ability to producing a goal from half a yard of room in the box.

A fixture to Chelsea might seem a tough proposition, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious at that ground on two occasions in the past three seasons.

Strikers

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

Given his fixture, having no competition for a starting spot, and having scored five goals over three matches, the French striker gets the captain's armband for this round.

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

One cannot consider dropping Haaland, however with him having a more difficult away game this week, I'm willing to bet against him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m