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The quantity of The Reds players might you fit in your squad for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched two consecutive victories , with a in-form forward in their French frontman ahead of a fixture with a struggling Wolves side that are heading towards one of the worst top-flight campaigns in history.

If you've held onto a portion of your AFCON transfers and have the funds to upgrade following the injury to the sidelined Bruno Fernandes, in that case assets from Anfield options should be the main consideration.

This team of the week is assembled based on present FPL valuations to stay under a 100 million pound budget, as if using a one-week wildcard.

What Was the Performance of Last Week's Selection?

Captain Manchester City's striker (a huge score) , alongside the productive pair of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) as well as Hugo Ekitike led the squad to a solid total – with a bonus a double-digit performance from Fulham's defender as a substitute.

The FPL Team of the Week for Matchday 18

Goalkeeper and Defence

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

Arsenal's defence had a minor wobble after an injury to Gabriel, yet they've kept two clean sheets over their last four matches , with nine already with not even half the season completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in just a handful of matches at home campaign. The strikes they conceded came from Erling Haaland, a spectacular strike from Tottenham's forward and a surprise goal from Tolu Arokodare.

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

This week features a triple selection from the Gunners' defence.

They are the top defensive unit statistically, with a clean sheet in over 50% of their fixtures, they take on a Roberto De Zerbi's side who have drawn a blank in their past two outings.

The South Coast club have only managed nine strikes from eight matches on the road.

The Dutch defender continues to be a solid option every week , possessing greater attacking upside now he is the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has collected defensive contribution points in his past four appearances, which included two clean sheets.

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

Managers would love six Liverpool assets for this fixture if the rules permitted.

Wolves were shut out for the tenth occasion in 17 games in a recent two-nil home loss to Brentford.

They have a paltry nine strikes all season, with only two on the road. This is a very secure shutout prospect imaginable.

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

Regardless of Leeds United's improved offensive form – including the performances of their striker – we're selecting a Stadium of Light clean sheet on home soil.

This would secure a third in a row , with Alderete is cementing himself as a prime value defensive pick. You can field him confidently across many fixtures, given his regular defensive contribution returns.

Midfielders

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

Mount is expected to take on a significant role at Manchester United in the next few games, due to Bruno Fernandes suffering an injury.

Recently, Erik ten Hag's team registered the best expected goals (xG) in the league by over three goals – 8.78 versus second-best Leeds' 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle side who have been poor away from home – with just a single victory in seven.

The former Chelsea man is likely to assume many of Fernandes' playmaking duties, notably on set-pieces, and might operate in the number 10 role.

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

Wirtz is due a significant score , with a fixture at Anfield versus the struggling Wolves presenting an ideal opportunity for it.

Wirtz has delivered returns across four recent games – a pair of assists plus a defensive contribution display.

In that period he has created 10 chances, the most of any Liverpool, while his xG is 0.88.

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

Boasting 30 points in two games, Rogers' hot streak cannot be overlooked.

He is Villa's main goal threat, capable of producing a goal from minimal room inside the area.

A fixture at Stamford Bridge could be viewed as a tough proposition, the Birmingham club have won there twice during recent years.

Forwards

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

Because of his fixture, a lack of rivalry for a starting spot, and having notched five goals in three games, the French striker earns the captaincy for this round.

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

One cannot consider dropping Haaland, although with him having a more difficult away game this week, I'm willing to look elsewhere for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m