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What number of The Reds assets might you fit inside your team for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched a pair of triumphs and boast a sizzling forward in Hugo Ekitike preparing for a encounter with Wolverhampton Wanderers who are heading towards a historically poor Premier League campaigns ever.

If you've held onto a portion of your AFCON transfers , and possess the cash to reinvest following the injury to the injured Bruno Fernandes, then assets from Anfield options must be the primary focus.

The ideal squad is chosen using latest Fantasy Premier League valuations to fit within a 100 million pound budget, as if activating a Free Hit chip.

A Look Back at Our Recent Team?

Captain Manchester City's striker (a massive haul) and the hot duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) and Liverpool's frontman propelled the team to a handsome 82 points – with a bonus a double-digit performance from Antonee Robinson from the replacements.

The Fantasy Premier League Team of the Week for Gameweek 18

Keeper and Defenders

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

Arsenal's defence experienced a minor wobble after an injury to Gabriel, however, they've kept two shutouts recently , with 9 already before half the season completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in all but three home games campaign. Those goals came from Erling Haaland, a spectacular effort from Richarlison and a surprise header from Tolu Arokodare.

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

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

They are the best defence in the game, with a clean sheet in over 50% of their fixtures, they take on a Brighton side that has not found the net in two consecutive matches.

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

The Dutch defender continues to be a reliable choice every week and has more offensive potential operating as right-back.

Hincapie has earned defensive contribution points in four consecutive starts, featuring two clean sheets.

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

Managers would love half a dozen Anfield players this week if possible.

Gary O'Neil's team failed to score once again in 17 games during Saturday's 2-0 home loss to the Bees.

The Midlands side have a paltry 9 strikes this campaign, with only two away from home. That makes this one of the safest clean sheet prospect imaginable.

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

Regardless of the Yorkshire club's better offensive form – highlighted by their striker – we're selecting a Stadium of Light shutout on home soil.

This would secure their third in a row , with the Paraguayan defender becoming a prime low-cost defensive pick. Managers can start him with assurance across many fixtures, thanks to his consistent defensive contribution points.

Midfielders

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

Mount will likely assume a significant responsibility at Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, following Bruno Fernandes being sidelined.

In their last three matches, Erik ten Hag's team registered the best expected goals (xG) across the Premier League by a significant margin – 8.78 against the next best Leeds United's 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle team who have struggled in away matches – managing one win from seven attempts.

Mount could well assume a large share of Fernandes' playmaking duties, especially on set-pieces, potentially operate behind the striker.

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

Wirtz is on the verge of a big haul , with a home match against the struggling Wolves presenting a perfect time for that to happen.

He has registered attacking returns across his last four games – a pair of assists and one 'defcon' display.

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

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

Boasting 30 points over two matches, the midfielder's form demands attention.

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

An away trip at Stamford Bridge may appear a challenging proposition, but Villa have emerged victorious there in two of recent years.

Strikers

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

Because of his fixture, a lack of rivalry for his place, coupled with scored five goals in three games, Ekitike earns the double-points role this week.

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

It is unthinkable to dropping the Norwegian goal machine, however with him having a tricky away game in this round, the choice is to pass over him for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m