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What number of The Reds players can you accommodate in your team for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side have secured a pair of triumphs , with a sizzling attacker in Hugo Ekitike preparing for a clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers who are heading towards an abysmal Premier League campaigns on record.

For managers who kept a few of your Africa Cup of Nations free transfers , and possess the budget to reinvest after losing the sidelined Bruno Fernandes, consequently Liverpool players ought to be the main consideration.

The weekly selection is chosen according to latest Fantasy Premier League prices to stay under a 100 million pound cap, mirroring using a Free Hit.

What Was the Performance of Our Recent Team?

Captain Erling Haaland (a massive haul) , alongside the in-form duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) as well as Liverpool's frontman propelled the team to a respectable score – enhanced by a double-digit performance from Fulham's defender from the replacements.

The FPL Team of the Week for Matchday 18

Goalkeeper and Defenders

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

The North London side's backline experienced a minor wobble after the absence of their Brazilian defender, but they have kept two clean sheets over their last four matches , with 9 to their name with not even the campaign's midpoint played.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in just a handful of home games campaign. The strikes they conceded were scored by Erling Haaland, a spectacular strike from Tottenham's forward and a late goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

We're opting for a triple selection from the Arsenal defence.

As well as being the best defence in FPL, with a clean sheet in the majority of their matches, they take on a Roberto De Zerbi's side who have drawn a blank in two consecutive outings.

The South Coast club have a mere nine strikes from eight fixtures away from home.

Timber remains a reliable choice every week , with increased goal threat operating as the full-back role.

Hincapie has registered defensive contribution points in four consecutive starts, which included a pair of shutouts.

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

Managers would love six Anfield players this week if the rules permitted.

Gary O'Neil's team drew another blank once again so far in a recent two-nil home loss to Brentford.

The Midlands side have a paltry nine goals this campaign, with only a couple away from home. It represents one of the safest shutout opportunity available.

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

Despite the Yorkshire club's recent offensive form – highlighted by their striker – the pick is a Sunderland clean sheet on home soil.

That would mark a third in a row and the Paraguayan defender establishing himself as an outstanding budget defensive pick. You can field him confidently in most games, thanks to his consistent 'defcon' points.

Midfield

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

Mount will likely assume a significant part at Manchester United over the coming fixtures, following their Portuguese maestro being sidelined.

Over the past three games, United boast the highest xG statistically by a comfortable distance – 8.78 compared to second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle United side that has struggled in away matches – managing a single victory from seven attempts.

The former Chelsea man may inherit many of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, notably on set-pieces, and could play behind the striker.

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

Wirtz is due a major point return , with a home match against the struggling Wolves presenting a perfect opportunity for it.

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

In that period he has created 10 chances, the most among all Liverpool, and his xG stands at 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points over two matches, the midfielder's hot streak demands attention.

He's Villa's talisman, who can producing a goal from minimal room in the box.

An away trip at Chelsea could be viewed as a challenging assignment, the Birmingham club have won there in two of the last three campaigns.

Strikers

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

Because of facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no competition for his place, coupled with bagged five goals over three matches, Ekitike earns the captaincy this week.

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

There's no benching the Norwegian goal machine, but with him having a tougher away game in this round, the choice is to pass over him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m