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What number of The Reds selections can you fit inside your squad for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off a pair of triumphs , with a sizzling attacker in their French frontman ahead of a clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers currently on course for an abysmal top-flight campaigns in history.

For managers who kept a few of your AFCON transfers , and possess the funds to spend by replacing the unavailable Bruno Fernandes, consequently assets from Anfield options must be the main consideration.

The ideal squad is constructed according to latest Fantasy Premier League costs to fit within a 100 million pound budget, mirroring using a Free Hit chip.

A Look Back at Last Week's Team?

Captain Erling Haaland (32 points) and the hot pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) as well as Liverpool's frontman guided the selection to a solid score – with a bonus a 10-point contribution from Fulham's defender as a substitute.

This Week's Fantasy Premier League Selection for Matchday 18

Keeper & Defenders

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

Arsenal's backline experienced a slight stumble following the absence of Gabriel, however, they've kept two shutouts over their last four matches and have nine already with less than the campaign's midpoint played.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in all but three home games this season. Those goals were scored by Erling Haaland, a wondrous effort from Tottenham's forward and a surprise goal from Tolu Arokodare.

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

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

As well as being the strongest defensive unit in the game, recording shutouts in more than half of their matches, they host a Brighton team that has not found the net in two consecutive matches.

The South Coast club have only managed nine goals in eight fixtures away from home.

Timber is a solid option each gameweek and has more attacking upside operating as the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has collected defensive contribution points in four consecutive starts, which included a pair of shutouts.

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

One could select half a dozen Liverpool players this week if the rules permitted.

Wolves failed to score for the 10th time so far during a recent 2-0 defeat at Molineux to the Bees.

The Midlands side have only managed 9 goals all season, with only a couple on the road. It represents as safe a shutout opportunity imaginable.

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

Even with Leeds United's recent offensive form – including the performances of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – we're selecting a Stadium of Light shutout on home soil.

This would secure a third consecutive , with the Paraguayan defender becoming an outstanding value defender option. Managers can select him regularly across many fixtures, given his regular 'defcon' points.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder will likely assume a bigger role at Old Trafford in the next few games, following their Portuguese maestro out injured.

Over the past three games, United have generated the greatest xG across the Premier League by a comfortable distance – 8.78 versus second-best Leeds' 5.68.

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

The former Chelsea man may assume many of the injured star's creative responsibilities, notably from dead-ball situations, and might play behind the striker.

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

Wirtz is poised for a big haul and a fixture at Anfield against the struggling Wolves being an ideal scenario for that to happen.

He has delivered returns in three out of his past four games – a pair of assists and one 'defcon' performance.

Over that time he's made 10 chances, a team-high among all Liverpool, while his expected goals totals 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points over two matches, Rogers' form demands attention.

He's Villa's main goal threat, capable of scoring a goal from half a yard of room in the box.

A fixture to Stamford Bridge might seem a difficult assignment, but Villa have emerged victorious at that ground on two occasions in the last three campaigns.

Forwards

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

Given facing an abysmal Wolves side, a lack of competition for his place, and having notched a five-goal haul over three matches, Ekitike receives the captain's armband for this round.

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

It is unthinkable to dropping Haaland, but because he has a tougher fixture on the road this week, I'm willing to bet against him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m