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How many The Reds selections are you able to accommodate in your lineup in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched two consecutive victories and boast a red-hot striker in Hugo Ekitike going into a clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers currently tracking for one of the worst Premier League seasons on record.

Should you have kept a portion of your AFCON wildcards and have the budget to spend by replacing the sidelined Bruno Fernandes, then assets from Anfield picks must be your top priority.

This weekly selection is constructed according to latest Fantasy Premier League costs to fit within a 100 million pound cap, as if activating a one-week wildcard.

What Was the Performance of Our Recent Squad?

Captain Erling Haaland (32 points) , alongside the hot duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) plus Liverpool's frontman propelled the squad to a respectable 82 points – with a bonus a 10-point contribution from Fulham's defender from the replacements.

Our Fantasy Premier League Team of the Week for Gameweek 18

Goalkeeper & Defenders

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

The North London side's defence had a slight stumble in the wake of the absence of their Brazilian defender, however, they've kept two clean sheets over their last four matches , with 9 already with less than the campaign's midpoint gone.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in just a handful of home games this season. Those goals came from a Manchester City superstar, a long-range strike from Tottenham's forward , plus a unexpected header from Wolves' attacker.

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

It's a three-pronged from the Gunners' defence.

They are the strongest defensive unit in FPL, recording shutouts in the majority of their fixtures, they host a Roberto De Zerbi's side who have drawn a blank in their last two outings.

Brighton have a mere nine goals across eight fixtures away from home.

Timber is a reliable pick each gameweek and has more goal threat since returning to right-back.

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

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

Managers would love half a dozen Anfield players for this fixture if allowed.

Wolves were shut out for the tenth occasion so far in a recent 2-0 home loss to Brentford.

The Midlands side have only managed nine goals all season, with only two on the road. This is a very secure clean sheet bet possible.

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

Despite the Yorkshire club's improved goalscoring upturn – including the performances of their striker – the pick is a Sunderland clean sheet at home.

This would secure a third consecutive , with the Paraguayan defender is cementing himself as an outstanding value defender option. Managers can start him with assurance in most games, thanks to his regular defensive contribution points.

Midfield

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

Mount is expected to take on a bigger role at Manchester United in the next few games, due to their Portuguese maestro out injured.

Recently, United boast the greatest xG in the league by a comfortable distance – 8.78 versus second-best Leeds' 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle United side that has been poor in away matches – with just one win from seven attempts.

The former Chelsea man could well assume a large share of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, notably on set-pieces, and might operate in the number 10 role.

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

Wirtz is poised for a major point return , with a home match versus Wolves being a perfect opportunity for it.

He has delivered returns across his last four fixtures – two assists and one defensive contribution display.

During that spell he has created 10 chances, the most of any Liverpool, while his xG totals 0.88.

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

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

He's Aston Villa's key attacker, with an ability to creating a strike from minimal space inside the area.

A fixture at Stamford Bridge might seem a challenging assignment, but Villa have won there on two occasions in recent years.

Strikers

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

Due to his fixture, a lack of rivalry for his place, coupled with bagged five goals over three matches, Ekitike receives the double-points role for this round.

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

It is unthinkable to benching Haaland, although because he has a more difficult away game this week, we are opting to bet against him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m