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How many The Reds players can you squeeze inside your team for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched two consecutive victories and boast a sizzling attacker in their French frontman ahead of a fixture with a struggling Wolves side who are tracking for one of the worst top-flight seasons ever.

For managers who held onto a few of your Africa Cup of Nations transfers , and possess the cash to upgrade following the injury to the injured Bruno Fernandes, consequently Liverpool options ought to be the primary focus.

This weekly selection is assembled according to current FPL costs to comply with a 100 million pound cap, mirroring activating a Free Hit chip.

What Was the Performance of Our Recent Team?

Captain Manchester City's striker (32 points) and the in-form duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) and Hugo Ekitike propelled the squad to a respectable total – supplemented by a 10-point cameo from Antonee Robinson as a substitute.

The FPL Team of the Week for Matchday 18

Keeper & Defence

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

Arsenal's backline suffered a brief dip in the wake of an injury to their Brazilian defender, however, they've secured two shutouts in their past four and have nine so far with less than half the season completed.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have let in goals in just a handful of matches at home this season. The strikes they conceded came from Erling Haaland, a spectacular effort from Tottenham's forward and a surprise header from Wolves' attacker.

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

It's a triple-up from the Arsenal backline.

Not only are they the top defensive unit in the game, recording shutouts in more than half of their matches, they face a Roberto De Zerbi's side who have failed to score in their past two games.

The South Coast club have only managed 9 goals from eight matches on the road.

Timber remains a steady pick each gameweek , with greater goal threat operating as the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has collected defensive contribution points in his past four appearances, including a pair of shutouts.

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

I'd pick six Anfield assets this week if possible.

Gary O'Neil's team failed to score once again in 17 games in a recent two-nil defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

The Midlands side have scored just 9 goals this campaign, with only two on the road. It represents one of the safest shutout opportunity available.

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

Regardless of the Yorkshire club's better goalscoring upturn – including the performances of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – I'm backing a Sunderland clean sheet at home.

This would secure a third consecutive , with the Paraguayan defender establishing himself as an outstanding low-cost defensive pick. Managers can select him confidently in most games, thanks to his regular defensive contribution points.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder should play a key responsibility at Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, following their Portuguese maestro out injured.

Recently, Erik ten Hag's team have generated the greatest expected goals (xG) statistically by over three goals – 8.78 versus second-best Leeds' 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle United team who have not excelled on the road – managing one win from seven attempts.

The former Chelsea man could well inherit many of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, especially on set-pieces, potentially play behind the striker.

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

Wirtz is due a major point return , with a home match against the struggling Wolves being an ideal scenario for that to happen.

He has registered attacking returns across four recent games – two assists plus a 'defcon' display.

In that period he's made 10 chances, the highest among all his teammates, while his xG totals 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points across two gameweeks, Rogers' current form demands attention.

He is Aston Villa's main goal threat, capable of scoring a goal from minimal space in the box.

An away trip at Stamford Bridge could be viewed as a challenging proposition, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious at that ground on two occasions in the last three campaigns.

Strikers

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

Because of facing an abysmal Wolves side, a lack of competition for a starting spot, and having notched a five-goal haul in three games, Ekitike receives the double-points role this week.

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

One cannot consider dropping Haaland, although with him having a tougher fixture on the road this week, the choice is to look elsewhere for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m