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What number of The Reds selections can you fit into your team this week?

Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off two consecutive victories , with a in-form forward in Hugo Ekitike ahead of a encounter with Wolverhampton Wanderers who are tracking for a historically poor top-flight seasons in history.

For managers who kept a few of your AFCON transfers and have the funds to reinvest after losing the unavailable Manchester United's playmaker, consequently Liverpool picks ought to be the main consideration.

The team of the week is chosen based on present FPL valuations to comply with a 100 million pound spending limit, as if using a Free Hit.

What Was the Performance of The Previous Squad?

Captain Erling Haaland (a massive haul) , alongside the productive pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) plus Liverpool's frontman guided the squad to a respectable 82 points – enhanced by a double-digit cameo from Fulham's defender from the replacements.

The FPL Team of the Week for Gameweek 18

Keeper & Defence

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

Arsenal's backline suffered a minor wobble after the absence of Gabriel, but they have kept two shutouts in their past four , boasting 9 already with not even the campaign's midpoint played.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in all but three matches at home this season. Those goals were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a wondrous effort from Richarlison , plus a unexpected header from Wolves' attacker.

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

This week features a three-pronged on the Arsenal backline.

Not only are they the best defence in the game, with a clean sheet in the majority of their matches, they take on a Brighton team that has failed to score in two consecutive outings.

Brighton have scored just nine strikes across eight fixtures away from home.

The Dutch defender remains a reliable pick every week , with increased attacking upside since returning to right-back.

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

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

Managers would love six Liverpool assets for this fixture if allowed.

Gary O'Neil's team drew another blank for the tenth occasion this season in a recent two-nil defeat at Molineux to the Bees.

The Midlands side have scored just nine goals in total, including a couple on the road. That makes this as safe a shutout bet possible.

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

Regardless of Leeds United's improved offensive form – including the performances of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – we're selecting a Sunderland clean sheet on home soil.

This would secure a third in a row and the Paraguayan defender establishing himself as an outstanding budget defensive pick. You can start him with assurance in most games, due to his potential for 'defcon' points.

Midfield

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

Mount is expected to take on a bigger role for Old Trafford in the next few games, due to Bruno Fernandes suffering an injury.

In their last three matches, United have generated the best expected goals (xG) across the Premier League by a comfortable distance – 8.78 versus second-best Leeds' 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle United side who have been poor away from home – with just a single victory from seven attempts.

The former Chelsea man is likely to inherit many of Fernandes' playmaking duties, especially on set-pieces, and could feature as an attacking midfielder.

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

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

Wirtz has delivered returns in three of his past four games – two assists and one defensive contribution performance.

During that spell he's made 10 chances, a team-high among all Liverpool, while his expected goals is 0.88.

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

Boasting 30 points over two matches, the midfielder's hot streak cannot be overlooked.

He is Villa's main goal threat, with an ability to creating a strike with the smallest room inside the area.

An away trip to Stamford Bridge might seem a difficult proposition, but Villa have emerged victorious at that ground in two of the past three seasons.

Strikers

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

Because of facing an abysmal Wolves side, a lack of rivalry for his place, coupled with notched a five-goal haul over three matches, the French striker gets the captain's armband for this round.

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

It is unthinkable to omitting Haaland, however because he has a more difficult fixture on the road this week, I'm willing to look elsewhere for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m