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How many The Reds selections can you squeeze in your lineup for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched back-to-back wins and boast a in-form attacker in Hugo Ekitike ahead of a clash with Wolves who are heading towards a historically poor Premier League campaigns on record.

If you've kept a portion of your AFCON transfers and have the cash to spend by replacing the sidelined Manchester United's playmaker, in that case Liverpool picks should be the primary focus.

This team of the week is constructed according to present FPL costs to fit within a £100m budget, mirroring you were playing a Free Hit.

How Did Last Week's Selection?

Skipper Erling Haaland (32 points) and the in-form pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) as well as Liverpool's frontman led the squad to a respectable 82 points – supplemented by a double-digit performance from Fulham's defender as a substitute.

The Fantasy Premier League Selection for Gameweek 18

Keeper and Defence

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

The North London side's backline had a slight stumble following an injury to their Brazilian defender, however, they've recorded two clean sheets recently , boasting nine so far before the campaign's midpoint completed.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have let in goals in all but three home games this season. The strikes they conceded came from a Manchester City superstar, a spectacular strike from Tottenham's forward and a late header from Tolu Arokodare.

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

We're opting for a triple-up from the Arsenal defence.

They are the top defence in the game, with a clean sheet in more than half of their fixtures, they host a Brighton team who have failed to score in two consecutive games.

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

Timber continues to be a reliable choice each gameweek , with increased attacking upside since returning to the full-back role.

Hincapie has collected defensive contribution points in four consecutive appearances, which included two clean sheets.

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

Managers would love six Liverpool assets this week if the rules permitted.

Gary O'Neil's team failed to score for the 10th time so far during a recent 2-0 home loss to the Bees.

They have a paltry nine strikes in total, with only a couple away from home. That makes this one of the safest shutout prospect available.

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

Even with Leeds United's better offensive form – including the performances of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – the pick is a Stadium of Light shutout at home.

This would secure their third in a row and the Paraguayan defender is cementing himself as a prime low-cost defensive pick. You can start him confidently across many fixtures, due to his consistent defensive contribution points.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder will likely assume a significant part at Manchester United in the next few games, following Bruno Fernandes out injured.

Recently, Erik ten Hag's team registered the greatest xG statistically by a comfortable distance – 8.78 against the next best Leeds United's 5.68.

They face a Newcastle United side who have been poor on the road – with just one win from seven attempts.

The former Chelsea man could well assume a large share of the injured star's playmaking duties, especially on set-pieces, potentially play in the number 10 role.

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

Wirtz is poised for a big haul , with a fixture at Anfield against the struggling Wolves presenting a perfect opportunity for it.

He has posted points across his past four fixtures – a pair of assists plus a 'defcon' display.

Over that time he has created 10 chances, the highest of any Liverpool, and his expected goals stands at 0.88.

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

With 30 points in two games, Rogers' hot streak is impossible to ignore.

He is Aston Villa's key attacker, capable of scoring a strike with minimal room in the box.

An away trip at Stamford Bridge may appear a challenging proposition, the Birmingham club have won at that ground on two occasions in the last three campaigns.

Strikers

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

Due to his fixture, a lack of rivalry for his place, coupled with notched five goals over three matches, Ekitike receives the captain's armband this week.

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

One cannot consider omitting the Norwegian goal machine, however because he has a tougher away game this week, the choice is to bet against him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m