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How many The Reds assets can you fit into your lineup this week?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched a pair of triumphs and boast a in-form attacker in their French frontman preparing for a encounter with Wolverhampton Wanderers currently heading towards an abysmal Premier League campaigns ever.

If you've retained a few of your AFCON wildcards and have the cash to reinvest following the injury to the injured Bruno Fernandes, consequently Liverpool players must be the main consideration.

This weekly selection is constructed according to present Fantasy Premier League prices to fit within a 100 million pound cap, simulating using a one-week wildcard.

A Look Back at Our Recent Squad?

Captain Manchester City's striker (a massive haul) , combined with the in-form duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) plus Liverpool's frontman guided the squad to a handsome score – with a bonus a 10-point contribution from Fulham's defender as a substitute.

The FPL Selection for Gameweek 18

Goalkeeper & Defence

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

Arsenal's defence suffered a minor wobble following the absence of Gabriel, but they have recorded two clean sheets in their past four , boasting nine already before the campaign's midpoint completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in all but three home games this season. The strikes they conceded were scored by Erling Haaland, a wondrous effort from Tottenham's forward and a late goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

This week features a three-pronged on the Arsenal defence.

They are the strongest defensive unit in the game, with a clean sheet in more than half of their matches, they face a Roberto De Zerbi's side who have failed to score in their past two matches.

Brighton have only managed nine strikes from eight matches on the road.

The Dutch defender remains a solid pick every week and has increased offensive potential operating as right-back.

The Ecuadorian has collected defensive contribution points in four consecutive starts, including two clean sheets.

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

I'd pick six Liverpool assets this week if allowed.

Gary O'Neil's team were shut out once again in 17 games in Saturday's 2-0 home loss to Brentford.

They have only managed 9 strikes this campaign, with only two away from home. This is as safe a shutout prospect imaginable.

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

Regardless of Leeds United's improved goalscoring upturn – including the performances of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – I'm backing a Sunderland clean sheet on home soil.

That would mark a third in a row , with Alderete is cementing himself as an outstanding budget defender option. You can field him regularly in most games, given his potential for 'defcon' returns.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder is expected to take on a bigger role at Manchester United over the coming fixtures, following Bruno Fernandes being sidelined.

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

Their opponents are a Newcastle United team who have struggled on the road – managing a single victory in their last seven.

Mount is likely to take over a large share of the injured star's playmaking duties, notably from dead-ball situations, and might feature behind the striker.

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

Wirtz is on the verge of a big haul , with a home match against Wolves being a perfect time for it.

Wirtz has registered attacking returns in three out of his past four games – two assists plus a 'defcon' performance.

In that period he has created 10 chances, the most of any his teammates, while his expected goals is 0.88.

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

With 30 points in two games, Rogers' current form demands attention.

He's Villa's key attacker, with an ability to producing a goal from minimal room in the box.

A fixture to Stamford Bridge could be viewed as a tough proposition, but Villa have emerged victorious there in two of recent years.

Strikers

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

Given his fixture, a lack of competition for a starting spot, coupled with bagged five goals in three games, Ekitike gets the captain's armband for this round.

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

It is unthinkable to dropping Haaland, however because he has a more difficult away game this week, the choice is to pass over him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m