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The quantity of The Reds players are you able to fit inside your team this week?

The Merseyside club are coming off a pair of triumphs , with a in-form forward in Hugo Ekitike preparing for a clash with a struggling Wolves side who are on course for a historically poor Premier League campaigns ever.

If you've kept a portion of your AFCON free transfers and have the cash to upgrade following the injury to the sidelined Bruno Fernandes, in that case assets from Anfield options should be the main consideration.

The team of the week is chosen according to current FPL valuations to fit within a £100m cap, mirroring you were playing a Free Hit chip.

How Did The Previous Selection?

Captain Erling Haaland (a huge score) , combined with the productive duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) as well as Liverpool's frontman propelled the squad to a solid total – supplemented by a double-digit cameo from Antonee Robinson off the bench.

The Fantasy Premier League Ideal Squad for Matchday 18

Goalkeeper and Defence

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

Arsenal's defence had a brief dip following the absence of their Brazilian defender, yet they've secured two clean sheets over their last four matches , with nine already with not even the campaign's midpoint completed.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have let in goals in only three matches at home campaign. The strikes they conceded were scored by Erling Haaland, a wondrous strike from Richarlison , plus a surprise header from Wolves' attacker.

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

This week features a triple selection from the Arsenal backline.

They are the best defensive unit in the game, with a clean sheet in over 50% of their matches, they face a Roberto De Zerbi's team who have drawn a blank in their past two games.

Brighton have a mere 9 goals in eight matches on the road.

The Dutch defender is a steady option every week , with greater goal threat operating as the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has collected defensive contribution points in his past four starts, featuring a pair of shutouts.

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

Managers would love half a dozen Liverpool players for this fixture if allowed.

Wolves were shut out once again in 17 games in Saturday's 2-0 home loss to the Bees.

The Midlands side have a paltry 9 strikes this campaign, including a couple away from home. This is one of the safest shutout prospect possible.

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

Even with Leeds United's recent goalscoring upturn – including the performances of their striker – I'm backing a Sunderland shutout on home soil.

This would secure a third consecutive and the Paraguayan defender becoming a prime budget defensive pick. Managers can field him confidently in most games, due to his consistent 'defcon' returns.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder will likely assume a significant role at Manchester United in the next few games, with their Portuguese maestro being sidelined.

Recently, United have generated the highest xG across the Premier League by a significant margin – 8.78 compared to second-best Leeds' 5.68.

They face a Newcastle United team that has been poor on the road – with just one win in seven.

The former Chelsea man could well take over a large share of the injured star's playmaking duties, especially on set-pieces, and could operate in the number 10 role.

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

Wirtz is on the verge of a major point return and a fixture at Anfield versus Wolves presenting a perfect time for it.

Wirtz has posted points across four recent games – two assists and one 'defcon' display.

Over that time his chance creation stands at 10 chances, the highest of any his teammates, and his expected goals totals 0.88.

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

Boasting 30 points across two gameweeks, the midfielder's form demands attention.

He's Villa's key attacker, with an ability to creating a goal with half a yard of space inside the area.

A fixture at Stamford Bridge could be viewed as a difficult proposition, but Villa have emerged victorious there in two of recent years.

Strikers

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

Due to facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no competition for his place, coupled with notched five goals in three games, Ekitike gets the captain's armband this week.

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

One cannot consider benching Haaland, although because he has a tricky fixture on the road in this round, I'm willing to bet against him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m