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The quantity of The Reds assets can you fit into your lineup this week?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched two consecutive victories and boast a red-hot striker in Hugo Ekitike going into a fixture with a struggling Wolves side currently heading towards one of the worst top-flight campaigns on record.

Should you have kept a few of your AFCON wildcards , and possess the funds to reinvest after losing the unavailable Manchester United's playmaker, consequently Liverpool options ought to be your top priority.

This weekly selection is chosen based on current Fantasy Premier League valuations to stay under a £100m cap, as if you were playing a Free Hit.

How Did The Previous Selection?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (a massive haul) and the hot pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) and Liverpool's frontman led the selection to a handsome 82 points – supplemented by a 10-point cameo from Fulham's defender from the replacements.

This Week's FPL Ideal Squad for Gameweek 18

Goalkeeper & Defenders

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

Arsenal's backline had a slight stumble in the wake of the absence of their Brazilian defender, yet they've kept two shutouts in their past four and have nine so far with less than the campaign's midpoint gone.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have let in goals in only three home games this season. The strikes they conceded came from a Manchester City superstar, a long-range effort from Tottenham's forward and a unexpected goal from Wolves' attacker.

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 best defensive unit statistically, recording shutouts in the majority of their fixtures, they host a Brighton side that has drawn a blank in two consecutive matches.

The South Coast club have a mere 9 goals from eight fixtures away from home.

The Dutch defender continues to be a reliable option each gameweek , with more offensive potential operating as right-back.

The Ecuadorian has collected defensive contribution points in his past four starts, featuring two clean sheets.

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

I'd pick half a dozen Anfield players for this fixture if possible.

Gary O'Neil's team failed to score once again so far during Saturday's two-nil defeat at Molineux to the Bees.

The Midlands side have a paltry 9 goals in total, with only two away from home. This is one of the safest shutout bet available.

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

Even with the Yorkshire club's better offensive form – and the form of their striker – the pick is a Sunderland clean sheet at home.

It would be a third consecutive and Alderete is cementing himself as an outstanding value defender option. You can select him with assurance in most games, due to his regular defensive contribution points.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder is expected to take on a key responsibility for Manchester United in the next few games, due to their Portuguese maestro out injured.

Over the past three games, United have generated the best xG across the Premier League by a comfortable distance – 8.78 compared to the next best Leeds' 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle team that has struggled in away matches – managing a single victory from seven attempts.

Mount may assume many of the injured star's creative responsibilities, notably from dead-ball situations, and might operate in the number 10 role.

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

Wirtz is on the verge of a big haul , with a fixture at Anfield against Wolves presenting the prime scenario for that to happen.

Wirtz has posted points across his last four games – two assists and one defensive contribution display.

During that spell his chance creation stands at 10 chances, the highest of any his teammates, while his expected goals stands at 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points in two games, the midfielder's current form is impossible to ignore.

He is Aston Villa's key attacker, capable of creating a strike from half a yard of room inside the area.

An away trip at Chelsea could be viewed as a tough proposition, but Villa have won at that ground on two occasions in the past three seasons.

Strikers

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

Because of facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no competition for his place, coupled with scored a five-goal haul in three games, the French striker gets the captaincy this week.

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

There's no dropping the Norwegian goal machine, but with him having a more difficult away game in this round, the choice is to bet against him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m