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The quantity of The Reds selections are you able to squeeze in your squad this week?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched back-to-back wins , with a in-form striker in their French frontman preparing for a fixture with Wolves who are on course for a historically poor Premier League campaigns ever.

Should you have retained some of your Africa Cup of Nations free transfers and have the cash to reinvest after losing the injured Bruno Fernandes, then assets from Anfield options must be your top priority.

This ideal squad is chosen using present Fantasy Premier League valuations to stay under a £100m spending limit, simulating activating a Free Hit chip.

What Was the Performance of The Previous Selection?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (32 points) , combined with the productive pair of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) as well as Hugo Ekitike led the squad to a handsome 82 points – with a bonus a double-digit cameo from Fulham's defender from the replacements.

The Fantasy Premier League Team of the Week for Matchday 18

Keeper and Defence

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

The North London side's defence had a slight stumble following an injury to Gabriel, yet they've recorded two shutouts recently , boasting nine to their name before half the season completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in all but three matches at home campaign. Those goals were scored by Erling Haaland, a wondrous strike from Richarlison , plus a unexpected goal from Tolu Arokodare.

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

It's a triple selection on the Arsenal backline.

As well as being the best defence statistically, recording shutouts in over 50% of their fixtures, they take on a Roberto De Zerbi's team that has failed to score in their past two outings.

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

The Dutch defender continues to be a reliable option each gameweek , possessing greater offensive potential now he is the full-back role.

Hincapie has collected 'defcon' points in his past four starts, featuring two clean sheets.

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

I'd pick half a dozen Anfield assets this week if allowed.

Gary O'Neil's team failed to score for the tenth occasion this season in Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

The Midlands side have only managed nine strikes this campaign, with only a couple away from home. It represents as safe a clean sheet prospect available.

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

Regardless of the Yorkshire club's improved offensive form – and the form of their striker – the pick is a Sunderland shutout at home.

This would secure their third in a row and Alderete is cementing himself as the best value defensive pick. You can field him confidently in most games, given his potential for defensive contribution returns.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder will likely assume a key responsibility for Manchester United in the next few games, due to their Portuguese maestro suffering an injury.

Recently, Erik ten Hag's team boast the best xG in the league by over three goals – 8.78 compared to the next best Leeds' 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle United side who have not excelled in away matches – with just a single victory from seven attempts.

The former Chelsea man could well take over many of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, notably on set-pieces, and could play in the number 10 role.

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

Wirtz is due a major point return and a home match against Wolves presenting a perfect scenario for it.

Wirtz has delivered returns in three of four recent games – two assists plus a defensive contribution display.

Over that time he has created 10 chances, the most among all Liverpool, while his xG totals 0.88.

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

With 30 points over two matches, Rogers' current form cannot be overlooked.

He's Aston Villa's talisman, with an ability to scoring a strike from the smallest room in the box.

An away trip at Chelsea might seem a challenging proposition, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious there on two occasions in the past three seasons.

Forwards

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

Because of facing an abysmal Wolves side, a lack of rivalry for a starting spot, and having scored five goals over three matches, the French striker earns the captain's armband this week.

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

One cannot consider omitting the Norwegian goal machine, but because he has a tricky fixture on the road in this round, the choice is to bet against him for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m