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What number of The Reds assets might you accommodate in your lineup this week?

Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off a pair of triumphs , with a in-form striker in Hugo Ekitike ahead of a encounter with a struggling Wolves side currently on course for a historically poor top-flight campaigns ever.

For managers who retained some of your AFCON wildcards , with the cash to upgrade after losing the unavailable Manchester United's playmaker, then assets from Anfield picks must be the primary focus.

This ideal squad is chosen based on present Fantasy Premier League valuations to stay under a 100 million pound budget, as if you were playing a Free Hit.

What Was the Performance of Last Week's Selection?

Skipper Erling Haaland (32 points) , alongside the hot duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) plus Hugo Ekitike guided the team to a handsome 82 points – supplemented by a 10-point contribution from Fulham's defender as a substitute.

This Week's FPL Selection for Matchday 18

Goalkeeper and Defenders

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

Arsenal's backline had a brief dip in the wake of an injury to their Brazilian defender, however, they've secured two clean sheets in their past four and have 9 so far with not even half the season played.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have let in goals in just a handful of matches at home this season. Those goals were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a wondrous effort from Richarlison and a surprise goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

It's a three-pronged from the Arsenal defence.

Not only are they the strongest defensive unit statistically, recording shutouts in the majority of their matches, they face a Brighton team who have drawn a blank in two consecutive games.

The South Coast club have only managed nine goals in eight matches on the road.

The Dutch defender continues to be a reliable choice every week , possessing increased offensive potential since returning to right-back.

The Ecuadorian has registered defensive contribution points over his last four starts, including a pair of shutouts.

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

I'd pick half a dozen Anfield players for this fixture if allowed.

Wolves drew another blank for the tenth occasion in 17 games during a recent 2-0 home loss to the Bees.

They have scored just 9 goals this campaign, with only two on the road. It represents as safe a clean sheet prospect imaginable.

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

Even with Leeds United's better goalscoring upturn – including the performances of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – the pick is a Stadium of Light shutout on home soil.

That would mark a third in a row and the Paraguayan defender becoming an outstanding budget defender option. Managers can field him confidently in most games, thanks to his regular 'defcon' points.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder should play a significant role at Manchester United over the coming fixtures, with their Portuguese maestro out injured.

Recently, Erik ten Hag's team have generated the greatest xG across the Premier League by a comfortable distance – 8.78 versus the next best Leeds' 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle United team that has been poor away from home – managing one win in their last seven.

Mount may assume a large share of the injured star's playmaking duties, notably from dead-ball situations, and might play in the number 10 role.

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

The German playmaker is poised for a major point return , with a fixture at Anfield against Wolves presenting a perfect scenario for that to happen.

Wirtz has delivered returns across four recent games – a pair of assists plus a 'defcon' display.

Over that time he has created 10 chances, the most of any his teammates, and his xG is 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points in two games, Rogers' current form is impossible to ignore.

He is Villa's main goal threat, capable of creating a strike with the smallest room inside the area.

An away trip at Chelsea might seem a difficult assignment, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious at that ground on two occasions in recent years.

Forwards

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

Due to his fixture, having no competition for his place, coupled with notched a five-goal haul over three matches, the French striker earns the captain's armband for this round.

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

It is unthinkable to omitting the Norwegian goal machine, however with him having a tougher fixture on the road this week, the choice is to pass over him for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m