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What number of The Reds selections can you squeeze in your squad for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched back-to-back wins , with a red-hot attacker in Hugo Ekitike preparing for a clash with Wolves currently heading towards an abysmal Premier League seasons on record.

If you've retained a portion of your AFCON wildcards and have the budget to spend after losing the sidelined Bruno Fernandes, then assets from Anfield picks must be the primary focus.

This team of the week is constructed according to current FPL valuations to stay under a £100m spending limit, as if activating a Free Hit chip.

How Did Last Week's Squad?

Skipper Erling Haaland (a huge score) , combined with the productive pair of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) as well as Hugo Ekitike led the team to a respectable 82 points – enhanced by a 10-point cameo from Antonee Robinson from the replacements.

The FPL Selection for Matchday 18

Goalkeeper and Defence

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

Arsenal's backline had a slight stumble in the wake of an injury to their Brazilian defender, yet they've kept two clean sheets recently , with nine so far before half the season completed.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have let in goals in just a handful of home games campaign. The strikes they conceded came from a Manchester City superstar, a wondrous effort from Tottenham's forward , plus a unexpected goal from Tolu Arokodare.

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

This week features a triple-up from the Arsenal defence.

Not only are they the strongest defence statistically, recording shutouts in more than half of their matches, they host a Brighton side who have drawn a blank in their last two outings.

Brighton have scored just 9 goals from eight fixtures away from home.

Timber is a steady option every week , with greater goal threat since returning to right-back.

The Ecuadorian has registered 'defcon' points in his past four appearances, featuring a pair of shutouts.

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

One could select six Anfield players for this fixture if allowed.

Wolves failed to score once again so far in a recent 2-0 defeat at Molineux to the Bees.

They have a paltry 9 goals all season, including a couple on the road. It represents one of the safest clean sheet bet possible.

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

Even with Leeds United's improved offensive form – highlighted by Dominic Calvert-Lewin – the pick is a Sunderland shutout on home soil.

This would secure their third consecutive , with the Paraguayan defender is cementing himself as an outstanding value defender option. You can start him regularly across many fixtures, given his consistent defensive contribution returns.

Midfielders

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

Mount should play a bigger role for Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, due to their Portuguese maestro out injured.

Over the past three games, United have generated the best xG in the league by over three goals – 8.78 versus second-best Leeds' 5.68.

They face a Newcastle United team that has been poor away from home – managing one win from seven attempts.

The former Chelsea man may inherit many of the injured star's creative responsibilities, notably from dead-ball situations, potentially play in the number 10 role.

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

The German playmaker is on the verge of a major point return , with a home match against the struggling Wolves presenting an ideal time for that to happen.

Wirtz has registered attacking returns in three of his last four games – a pair of assists plus a defensive contribution performance.

During that spell his chance creation stands at 10 chances, the most among all his teammates, and his expected goals is 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points over two matches, Rogers' current form cannot be overlooked.

He's Villa's talisman, capable of creating a goal from minimal room in the box.

An away trip at Stamford Bridge could be viewed as a challenging proposition, the Birmingham club have won at that ground on two occasions in recent years.

Forwards

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

Due to his fixture, a lack of rivalry for a starting spot, and having scored five goals in three games, Ekitike earns the double-points role this week.

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

It is unthinkable to omitting Haaland, however with him having a tricky away game this week, we are opting to bet against him for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m