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What number of The Reds assets are you able to fit in your squad for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched two consecutive victories and boast a in-form striker in their French frontman going into a encounter with Wolverhampton Wanderers that are tracking for a historically poor top-flight campaigns ever.

Should you have kept some of your AFCON free transfers , with the cash to reinvest after losing the unavailable Bruno Fernandes, consequently Liverpool options must be the primary focus.

This weekly selection is assembled based on latest Fantasy Premier League valuations to comply with a 100 million pound budget, as if you were playing a Free Hit chip.

How Did The Previous Squad?

Captain Erling Haaland (a huge score) and the in-form pair of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) and Liverpool's frontman guided the squad to a handsome 82 points – supplemented by a 10-point cameo from Fulham's defender from the replacements.

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

Goalkeeper and Defenders

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

The North London side's defence suffered a minor wobble following the absence of their Brazilian defender, however, they've secured two clean sheets in their past four and have 9 so far before the campaign's midpoint played.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have let in goals in all but three matches at home campaign. The strikes they conceded came from a Manchester City superstar, a spectacular effort 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).

This week features a triple-up on the Arsenal backline.

Not only are they the top defensive unit in FPL, with a clean sheet in more than half of their fixtures, they host a Roberto De Zerbi's team who have failed to score in two consecutive matches.

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

The Dutch defender remains a steady option every week , possessing increased offensive potential operating as right-back.

Hincapie has collected defensive contribution points in his past four starts, including two clean sheets.

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

Managers would love half a dozen Anfield assets for this fixture if the rules permitted.

Gary O'Neil's team were shut out for the 10th time this season in Saturday's two-nil home loss to the Bees.

They have scored just 9 strikes in total, including a couple on the road. This is as safe a clean sheet opportunity imaginable.

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

Even with the Yorkshire club's improved offensive form – including the performances of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – we're selecting a Sunderland shutout at home.

This would secure a third consecutive , with the Paraguayan defender establishing himself as the best value defender option. Managers can field him confidently across many fixtures, given his regular defensive contribution returns.

Midfielders

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

Mount will likely assume a key part at Manchester United in the next few games, with their Portuguese maestro out injured.

In their last three matches, Erik ten Hag's team boast the highest expected goals (xG) statistically by a comfortable distance – 8.78 against the next best Leeds United's 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle United team that has been poor away from home – with just one win in seven.

The former Chelsea man may assume a large share of the injured star's creative responsibilities, particularly on set-pieces, and might play behind the striker.

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

Wirtz is poised for a significant score and a fixture at Anfield against Wolves being a perfect opportunity for it.

He has posted points across four recent games – a pair of assists and one defensive contribution display.

During that spell his chance creation stands at 10 chances, a team-high among all his teammates, and his xG is 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points across two gameweeks, Rogers' current form is impossible to ignore.

He is Villa's talisman, who can scoring a goal with half a yard of room inside the area.

An away trip at Stamford Bridge might seem a difficult assignment, the Birmingham club have won at that ground twice during the past three seasons.

Forwards

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

Because of facing an abysmal Wolves side, a lack of competition for a starting spot, and having scored five goals in three games, Ekitike receives the double-points role this week.

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

There's no omitting the Norwegian goal machine, although because he has a tricky away game in this round, we are opting to bet against him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m