🔗 Share this article

The quantity of The Reds players might you fit into your squad in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched a pair of triumphs , with a in-form forward in their French frontman ahead of a fixture with Wolves that are on course for one of the worst top-flight campaigns ever.

Should you have retained a few of your Africa Cup of Nations transfers , and possess the budget to spend following the injury to the injured Bruno Fernandes, in that case assets from Anfield picks should be the primary focus.

This team of the week is assembled based on latest Fantasy Premier League valuations to stay under a 100 million pound cap, simulating using a Free Hit.

A Look Back at Last Week's Team?

Captain Manchester City's striker (a huge score) , combined with the hot duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) as well as Liverpool's frontman led the team to a solid 82 points – with a bonus a 10-point contribution from Fulham's defender from the replacements.

This Week's FPL Ideal Squad for Matchday 18

Keeper & Defence

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

Arsenal's backline had a minor wobble following an injury to their Brazilian defender, however, they've kept two shutouts recently , boasting nine already with less than half the season played.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in just a handful of matches at home campaign. The strikes they conceded were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a spectacular strike from Tottenham's forward , plus a surprise header from Wolves' attacker.

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

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

Not only are they the top defensive unit in FPL, recording shutouts in the majority of their fixtures, they host a Brighton team who have drawn a blank in their last two games.

Brighton have scored just 9 strikes in eight matches on the road.

Timber remains a reliable pick every week and has more goal threat since returning to right-back.

Hincapie has collected defensive contribution points over his last four starts, which included a pair of shutouts.

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

One could select half a dozen Liverpool assets for this fixture if possible.

Gary O'Neil's team drew another blank for the 10th time so far during Saturday's two-nil home loss to Brentford.

The Midlands side have a paltry nine goals this campaign, with only a couple on the road. That makes this as safe a shutout prospect available.

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

Regardless of the Yorkshire club's improved goalscoring upturn – and the form of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – we're selecting a Stadium of Light shutout on home soil.

That would mark a third in a row , with the Paraguayan defender is cementing himself as the best value defender option. You can start him with assurance in most games, thanks to his potential for defensive contribution points.

Midfielders

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

Mount is expected to take on a bigger part at Manchester United in the next few games, with their Portuguese maestro being sidelined.

Recently, United registered the best expected goals (xG) across the Premier League by over three goals – 8.78 compared to second-best Leeds' 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle side that has struggled in away matches – managing one win from seven attempts.

The former Chelsea man is likely to assume a large share of the injured star's creative responsibilities, especially on set-pieces, potentially play as an attacking midfielder.

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

Wirtz is poised for a big haul and a home match against the struggling Wolves representing an ideal time for that to happen.

He has registered attacking returns across his last four games – a pair of assists and one defensive contribution performance.

Over that time he's made 10 chances, the most of any Liverpool, while his xG stands at 0.88.

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

With 30 points over two matches, the midfielder's hot streak cannot be overlooked.

He's Aston Villa's main goal threat, capable of producing a goal from half a yard of space in the box.

A fixture to Stamford Bridge could be viewed as a difficult assignment, but Villa have won at that ground in two of the last three campaigns.

Strikers

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

Because of facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no rivalry for a starting spot, and having notched a five-goal haul over three matches, Ekitike earns the captain's armband for this round.

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

One cannot consider dropping the Norwegian goal machine, although because he has a tricky away game in this round, we are opting to look elsewhere for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m