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The quantity of The Reds assets can you squeeze inside your team in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off back-to-back wins , featuring a red-hot forward in their French frontman preparing for a clash with a struggling Wolves side that are on course for an abysmal top-flight campaigns ever.

Should you have held onto a few of your AFCON wildcards and have the budget to spend by replacing the unavailable Bruno Fernandes, then assets from Anfield options must be the main consideration.

This weekly selection is chosen using present FPL prices to fit within a 100 million pound spending limit, simulating you were playing a one-week wildcard.

What Was the Performance of Last Week's Squad?

Captain Erling Haaland (a massive haul) , alongside the productive pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) and Liverpool's frontman guided the selection to a handsome total – enhanced by a double-digit contribution from Fulham's defender from the replacements.

The FPL Team of the Week for Gameweek 18

Keeper & Defenders

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

Arsenal's defence suffered a brief dip in the wake of the absence of their Brazilian defender, but they have recorded two shutouts over their last four matches and have 9 so far before the campaign's midpoint played.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in only three matches at home campaign. The strikes they conceded were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a spectacular strike from Richarlison and a surprise header from Tolu Arokodare.

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

We're opting for a triple-up on the Arsenal backline.

As well as being the top defensive unit statistically, recording shutouts in the majority of their fixtures, they face a Roberto De Zerbi's team who have failed to score in their past two games.

Brighton have only managed 9 strikes in eight fixtures away from home.

The Dutch defender continues to be a reliable choice every week , possessing greater attacking upside operating as the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has registered 'defcon' points in four consecutive appearances, which included a pair of shutouts.

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

I'd pick six Anfield assets for this fixture if the rules permitted.

Wolves were shut out once again so far in Saturday's two-nil home loss to the Bees.

The Midlands side have only managed 9 goals this campaign, including a couple away from home. That makes this a very secure clean sheet opportunity imaginable.

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

Regardless of Leeds United's recent offensive form – highlighted by their striker – I'm backing a Sunderland shutout on home soil.

It would be their third consecutive and the Paraguayan defender is cementing himself as a prime low-cost defensive pick. You can start him confidently in most games, given his consistent 'defcon' returns.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder is expected to take on a significant part for Manchester United over the coming fixtures, following Bruno Fernandes being sidelined.

Recently, Erik ten Hag's team boast the best xG across the Premier League by a significant margin – 8.78 compared to the next best Leeds' 5.68.

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

Mount may inherit a large share of Fernandes' playmaking duties, particularly on set-pieces, and might play as an attacking midfielder.

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

The German playmaker is poised for a significant score , with a fixture at Anfield against the struggling Wolves presenting an ideal time for it.

He has delivered returns across four recent fixtures – two assists plus a 'defcon' performance.

Over that time his chance creation stands at 10 chances, the most of any Liverpool, while his expected goals totals 0.88.

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

Boasting 30 points in two games, the midfielder's current form demands attention.

He is Villa's talisman, who can creating a goal from the smallest space inside the area.

A fixture to Stamford Bridge may appear a tough proposition, the Birmingham club have won there in two of the past three seasons.

Forwards

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

Because of his fixture, a lack of competition for a starting spot, and having scored a five-goal haul in three games, Ekitike receives the captain's armband this week.

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

It is unthinkable to dropping the Norwegian goal machine, however because he has a more difficult away game this week, I'm willing to pass over him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m