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What number of The Reds selections can you fit into your team in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched a pair of triumphs , featuring a red-hot striker in Hugo Ekitike preparing for a clash with Wolves that are heading towards a historically poor Premier League seasons on record.

For managers who kept a few of your AFCON free transfers , with the cash to upgrade following the injury to the injured Manchester United's playmaker, consequently Liverpool options ought to be the primary focus.

The weekly selection is constructed based on current FPL costs to fit within a 100 million pound cap, simulating activating a Free Hit chip.

What Was the Performance of The Previous Squad?

Captain Erling Haaland (a huge score) and the productive pair of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) as well as Hugo Ekitike guided the squad to a solid 82 points – supplemented by a double-digit performance from Antonee Robinson as a substitute.

This Week's Fantasy Premier League Ideal Squad for Matchday 18

Goalkeeper and Defenders

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

Arsenal's backline had a minor wobble in the wake of the absence of Gabriel, yet they've kept two shutouts over their last four matches and have 9 so far with less than the campaign's midpoint completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in only three home games campaign. Those goals came from Erling Haaland, a wondrous strike from Richarlison and a surprise header from Wolves' attacker.

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

We're opting for a triple-up from the Gunners' backline.

They are the best defence statistically, recording shutouts in the majority of their matches, they host a Roberto De Zerbi's team that has failed to score in their last two games.

The South Coast club have only managed 9 goals from eight away games.

The Dutch defender remains a reliable pick every week , possessing more offensive potential now he is right-back.

The Ecuadorian has earned 'defcon' points in his past four appearances, including two clean sheets.

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

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

Wolves were shut out for the 10th time in 17 games during a recent 2-0 home loss to Brentford.

They have scored just nine strikes all season, with only two away from home. This is one of the safest shutout bet available.

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

Regardless of Leeds United's better goalscoring upturn – and the form of their striker – I'm backing a Stadium of Light shutout on home soil.

It would be a third consecutive , with Alderete is cementing himself as an outstanding budget defender option. You can select him with assurance in most games, thanks to his regular 'defcon' points.

Midfielders

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

Mount should play a bigger role at Old Trafford in the next few games, with their Portuguese maestro out injured.

In their last three matches, United boast the highest xG in the league by over three goals – 8.78 compared to second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle side who have struggled away from home – with just one win in seven.

Mount is likely to assume a large share of the injured star's playmaking duties, notably from dead-ball situations, and might play in the number 10 role.

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

Wirtz is on the verge of a big haul and a fixture at Anfield versus the struggling Wolves representing an ideal scenario for that to happen.

He has registered attacking returns across four recent games – a pair of assists plus a 'defcon' display.

During that spell he's made 10 chances, the highest among all Liverpool, while his expected goals totals 0.88.

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

Boasting 30 points across two gameweeks, the midfielder's current form demands attention.

He is Aston Villa's talisman, with an ability to scoring a strike from the smallest space inside the area.

A fixture at Chelsea could be viewed as a tough assignment, the Birmingham club have won there twice during the past three seasons.

Strikers

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

Due to facing an abysmal Wolves side, a lack of competition for a starting spot, coupled with notched a five-goal haul in three games, Ekitike earns the double-points role for this round.

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

There's no benching Haaland, but because he has a tricky fixture on the road this week, we are opting to pass over him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m