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The quantity of The Reds selections can you squeeze in your squad this week?

Jurgen Klopp's side have secured a pair of triumphs and boast a sizzling attacker in Hugo Ekitike ahead of a clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers that are on course for one of the worst top-flight campaigns ever.

If you've kept a few of your Africa Cup of Nations wildcards , with the funds to spend by replacing the injured Manchester United's playmaker, consequently assets from Anfield players must be your top priority.

The team of the week is chosen based on latest FPL costs to comply with a £100m spending limit, simulating you were playing a Free Hit chip.

What Was the Performance of The Previous Squad?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (a huge score) and the hot duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) plus Hugo Ekitike led the selection to a solid score – supplemented by a double-digit contribution from Antonee Robinson from the replacements.

Our Fantasy Premier League Selection for Matchday 18

Keeper & Defence

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

The North London side's backline had a brief dip in the wake of the absence of Gabriel, however, they've secured two shutouts in their past four , boasting 9 so far with less than the campaign's midpoint completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in all but three matches at home this season. Those goals were scored by Erling Haaland, a wondrous strike from Tottenham's forward , plus a late header from Tolu Arokodare.

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

It's a triple selection from the Gunners' backline.

Not only are they the strongest defensive unit in the game, with a clean sheet in more than half of their matches, they take on a Brighton side who have not found the net in their last two games.

Brighton have a mere nine goals from eight fixtures away from home.

Timber is a solid choice every week , possessing increased goal threat since returning to the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has earned defensive contribution points in four consecutive starts, including two clean sheets.

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

Managers would love half a dozen Liverpool players this week if possible.

Wolves drew another blank for the 10th time this season in Saturday's two-nil defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

They have only managed 9 goals this campaign, with only two away from home. This is a very secure shutout bet imaginable.

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

Despite Leeds United's recent goalscoring upturn – and the form of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – we're selecting a Stadium of Light clean sheet on home soil.

That would mark a third in a row and Alderete establishing himself as an outstanding value defensive pick. Managers can select him regularly across many fixtures, due to his potential for 'defcon' returns.

Midfielders

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

Mount should play a key responsibility at Manchester United over the coming fixtures, following their Portuguese maestro out injured.

In their last three matches, United registered the highest expected goals (xG) across the Premier League by over three goals – 8.78 against the next best Leeds' 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle team who have not excelled in away matches – managing a single victory in their last seven.

Mount could well inherit a large share of the injured star's playmaking duties, particularly on set-pieces, and could operate behind the striker.

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

Wirtz is on the verge of a big haul , with a fixture at Anfield against Wolves being an ideal time for it.

He has registered attacking returns in three out of four recent games – a pair of assists plus a defensive contribution display.

In that period he's made 10 chances, a team-high among all Liverpool, and his xG totals 0.88.

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

With 30 points over two matches, the midfielder's form demands attention.

He is Aston Villa's main goal threat, with an ability to scoring a goal from minimal space inside the area.

A fixture at Chelsea might seem a tough assignment, but Villa have won at that ground twice during the last three campaigns.

Forwards

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

Due to facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no rivalry for his place, coupled with scored a five-goal haul in three games, Ekitike earns the captain's armband this week.

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

There's no dropping Haaland, although because he has a tricky away game in this round, I'm willing to bet against him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m