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How many The Reds selections can you squeeze into your lineup in the upcoming gameweek?

The Merseyside club are coming off two consecutive victories and boast a red-hot striker in Hugo Ekitike going into a encounter with a struggling Wolves side that are on course for a historically poor top-flight seasons ever.

Should you have retained a portion of your AFCON free transfers , with the cash to spend following the injury to the sidelined Bruno Fernandes, then assets from Anfield picks must be your top priority.

The ideal squad is constructed using present Fantasy Premier League costs to fit within a £100m cap, simulating you were playing a one-week wildcard.

What Was the Performance of Our Recent Team?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (a massive haul) , combined with the hot pair of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) as well as Liverpool's frontman guided the team to a solid total – enhanced by a 10-point contribution from Antonee Robinson as a substitute.

This Week's FPL Ideal Squad for Matchday 18

Goalkeeper and Defenders

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

The North London side's backline had a brief dip in the wake of an injury to Gabriel, however, they've secured two shutouts over their last four matches and have nine so far with less than the campaign's midpoint gone.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have let in goals in just a handful of home games this season. Those goals came from a Manchester City superstar, a wondrous effort from Tottenham's forward , plus a surprise goal from Tolu Arokodare.

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

It's a three-pronged from the Arsenal backline.

Not only are they the best defence statistically, with a clean sheet in more than half of their matches, they take on a Roberto De Zerbi's team that has not found the net in two consecutive outings.

The South Coast club have a mere 9 strikes from eight away games.

Timber continues to be a reliable option every week , with more attacking upside operating as right-back.

The Ecuadorian has registered 'defcon' points in his past four starts, which included a pair of shutouts.

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

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

Gary O'Neil's team were shut out for the tenth occasion in 17 games in Saturday's two-nil home loss to Brentford.

The Midlands side have only managed 9 strikes this campaign, with only a couple on the road. This is a very secure clean sheet prospect imaginable.

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

Even with the Yorkshire club's better offensive form – including the performances of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – we're selecting a Stadium of Light shutout at home.

This would secure their third in a row and the Paraguayan defender is cementing himself as an outstanding low-cost defender option. Managers can field him with assurance in most games, thanks to his regular 'defcon' points.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder is expected to take on a significant part at Manchester United in the next few games, following their Portuguese maestro suffering an injury.

Over the past three games, Erik ten Hag's team have generated the greatest xG statistically by a significant margin – 8.78 against the next best Leeds United's 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle United side that has been poor in away matches – managing one win from seven attempts.

The former Chelsea man is likely to assume many of the injured star's creative responsibilities, particularly from dead-ball situations, potentially operate in the number 10 role.

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

The German playmaker is poised for a significant score and a home match against Wolves presenting the prime time for that to happen.

Wirtz has delivered returns across his past four games – two assists plus a defensive contribution performance.

In that period his chance creation stands at 10 chances, the most of any his teammates, and his expected goals stands at 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points in two games, Rogers' hot streak demands attention.

He is Villa's main goal threat, who can scoring a goal from half a yard of space in the box.

An away trip to Stamford Bridge could be viewed as a challenging assignment, but Villa have won there on two occasions in the last three campaigns.

Forwards

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

Because of facing an abysmal Wolves side, a lack of competition for a starting spot, coupled with bagged five goals in three games, Ekitike gets the captain's armband this week.

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

There's no dropping Haaland, but with him having a tricky fixture on the road in this round, the choice is to pass over him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m