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The quantity of The Reds assets are you able to squeeze in your team for this round?

The Merseyside club have secured a pair of triumphs , with a in-form striker in Hugo Ekitike going into a fixture with Wolverhampton Wanderers who are heading towards a historically poor top-flight seasons on record.

For managers who kept a few of your Africa Cup of Nations free transfers , and possess the cash to upgrade following the injury to the sidelined Bruno Fernandes, consequently assets from Anfield picks should be your top priority.

The team of the week is chosen using latest FPL costs to comply with a £100m cap, simulating activating a one-week wildcard.

A Look Back at Our Recent Squad?

Captain Erling Haaland (a huge score) , alongside the productive pair of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) plus Hugo Ekitike guided the team to a solid total – enhanced by a double-digit performance from Antonee Robinson off the bench.

The FPL Selection for Matchday 18

Keeper & Defence

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

The North London side's backline had a brief dip in the wake of the absence of Gabriel, yet they've kept two clean sheets in their past four , boasting 9 to their name with less than half the season gone.

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 Richarlison , plus a unexpected header from Wolves' attacker.

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

It's a triple selection from the Arsenal defence.

Not only are they the top defence in FPL, with a clean sheet in the majority of their matches, they host a Brighton side who have failed to score in their last two outings.

Brighton have only managed nine strikes in eight fixtures away from home.

The Dutch defender continues to be a solid choice each gameweek , possessing increased offensive potential operating as the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has collected defensive contribution points over his last four starts, featuring two clean sheets.

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

One could select six Anfield players for this fixture if allowed.

Wolves were shut out once again in 17 games during Saturday's 2-0 home loss to the Bees.

The Midlands side have a paltry nine goals in total, including two on the road. This is a very secure shutout prospect available.

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

Even with Leeds United's recent goalscoring upturn – and the form of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – we're selecting a Sunderland shutout at home.

That would mark their third in a row , with Alderete is cementing himself as the best budget defensive pick. Managers can field him confidently in most games, due to his consistent 'defcon' points.

Midfielders

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

Mount should play a bigger responsibility at Manchester United in the next few games, due to Bruno Fernandes out injured.

Recently, United have generated the highest xG in the league by a comfortable distance – 8.78 compared to the next best Leeds United's 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle side that has not excelled away from home – managing one win from seven attempts.

The former Chelsea man is likely to assume many of Fernandes' playmaking duties, particularly from dead-ball situations, and might operate behind the striker.

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

Wirtz is poised for a big haul , with a home match against Wolves presenting a perfect scenario for it.

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

During that spell his chance creation stands at 10 chances, the most among all Liverpool, while his xG totals 0.88.

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

With 30 points over two matches, the midfielder's hot streak demands attention.

He is Aston Villa's main goal threat, who can scoring a goal with the smallest space inside the area.

An away trip at Chelsea may appear a difficult proposition, the Birmingham club have won there in two of the past three seasons.

Forwards

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

Because of his fixture, a lack of rivalry for his place, and having scored a five-goal haul over three matches, the French striker earns the double-points role for this round.

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

It is unthinkable to omitting the Norwegian goal machine, however because he has a tougher fixture on the road this week, I'm willing to look elsewhere for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m