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The quantity of The Reds selections can you fit inside your squad in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side have secured back-to-back wins , with a sizzling forward in Hugo Ekitike preparing for a clash with Wolves who are heading towards one of the worst Premier League campaigns ever.

For managers who retained some of your Africa Cup of Nations free transfers and have the funds to spend after losing the injured Bruno Fernandes, consequently assets from Anfield players ought to be the primary focus.

The weekly selection is assembled using present FPL costs to fit within a 100 million pound budget, as if you were playing a one-week wildcard.

What Was the Performance of Our Recent Team?

Captain Erling Haaland (a massive haul) , combined with the in-form duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) and Hugo Ekitike led the team to a handsome 82 points – enhanced by a double-digit cameo from Antonee Robinson as a substitute.

Our FPL Ideal Squad for Matchday 18

Goalkeeper & Defenders

David Raya, the Gunners, keeper, £6m – vs Brighton & Hove Albion (H).

The North London side's backline experienced a minor wobble after an injury to Gabriel, yet they've recorded two clean sheets recently and have 9 so far before the campaign's midpoint played.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have let in goals in just a handful of home games this season. The strikes they conceded came from Erling Haaland, a long-range effort from Richarlison and a unexpected header from Wolves' attacker.

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

This week features a three-pronged on the Gunners' backline.

They are the strongest defence in the game, recording shutouts in the majority of their fixtures, they face a Roberto De Zerbi's side that has drawn a blank in two consecutive matches.

Brighton have a mere 9 goals in eight away games.

Timber remains a solid pick each gameweek , possessing greater attacking upside now he is the full-back role.

Hincapie has registered defensive contribution points in four consecutive starts, including a pair of shutouts.

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

One could select half a dozen Anfield players this week if possible.

Gary O'Neil's team failed to score for the tenth occasion so far during Saturday's two-nil defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

The Midlands side have a paltry nine strikes all season, including a couple away from home. This is as safe a shutout opportunity possible.

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

Despite the Yorkshire club's better offensive form – highlighted by Dominic Calvert-Lewin – the pick is a Sunderland shutout at home.

It would be their third in a row and the Paraguayan defender is cementing himself as the best value defensive pick. Managers can field him with assurance across many fixtures, due to his consistent 'defcon' points.

Midfielders

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

Mount is expected to take on a key role at Manchester United in the next few games, following Bruno Fernandes being sidelined.

Over the past three games, Erik ten Hag's team registered the best expected goals (xG) statistically by over three goals – 8.78 versus second-best Leeds' 5.68.

They face a Newcastle United team that has been poor in away matches – with just a single victory from seven attempts.

Mount may take over many of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, especially on set-pieces, and could operate in the number 10 role.

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

The German playmaker is due a significant score , with a fixture at Anfield against the struggling Wolves being a perfect scenario for it.

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

Over that time he's made 10 chances, a team-high among all his teammates, while his xG stands at 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points in two games, the midfielder's hot streak cannot be overlooked.

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

A fixture to Chelsea may appear a difficult proposition, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious at that ground twice during the past three seasons.

Forwards

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

Given his fixture, a lack of competition for a starting spot, and having scored a five-goal haul over three matches, the French striker gets the captaincy this week.

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

One cannot consider omitting Haaland, although with him having a tricky fixture on the road in this round, we are opting to bet against him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m