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The quantity of The Reds players are you able to squeeze into your lineup in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched a pair of triumphs , featuring a red-hot forward in Hugo Ekitike going into a encounter with Wolverhampton Wanderers currently on course for a historically poor Premier League campaigns in history.

For managers who kept a few of your AFCON transfers , with the budget to spend after losing the injured Manchester United's playmaker, then assets from Anfield picks should be the main consideration.

The team of the week is constructed according to current FPL valuations to stay under a 100 million pound spending limit, mirroring activating a one-week wildcard.

What Was the Performance of Last Week's Selection?

Captain Erling Haaland (a massive haul) , alongside the hot pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) and Hugo Ekitike led the squad to a handsome total – with a bonus a double-digit contribution from Antonee Robinson as a substitute.

The FPL Selection for Gameweek 18

Keeper & Defence

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

The North London side's backline experienced a brief dip following an injury to their Brazilian defender, however, they've secured two clean sheets over their last four matches , with 9 already before half the season gone.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in only three matches at home this season. Those goals were scored by Erling Haaland, a spectacular strike from Richarlison , plus a surprise goal from Tolu Arokodare.

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

It's a three-pronged on the Arsenal defence.

They are the top defensive unit in FPL, with a clean sheet in over 50% of their fixtures, they face a Brighton side that has drawn a blank in their past two outings.

Brighton have a mere nine strikes from eight matches on the road.

Timber remains a solid choice every week , with greater goal threat operating as the full-back role.

Hincapie has registered 'defcon' points over his last four starts, including two clean sheets.

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

Managers would love six Liverpool assets for this fixture if allowed.

Gary O'Neil's team failed to score once again this season during a recent 2-0 defeat at Molineux to the Bees.

They have a paltry nine strikes this campaign, including two away from home. This is a very secure shutout opportunity available.

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

Even with Leeds United's recent goalscoring upturn – and the form of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – I'm backing a Sunderland clean sheet on home soil.

It would be a third consecutive , with Alderete is cementing himself as a prime low-cost defender option. Managers can field him confidently in most games, given his potential for defensive contribution returns.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder should play a significant part at Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, with their Portuguese maestro suffering an injury.

Recently, United registered the greatest xG across the Premier League by a significant margin – 8.78 versus second-best Leeds' 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle United side that has struggled away from home – managing a single victory from seven attempts.

The former Chelsea man may inherit a large share of the injured star's playmaking duties, especially from dead-ball situations, and might feature behind the striker.

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

The German playmaker is on the verge of a major point return and a home match against Wolves representing a perfect time for it.

Wirtz has posted points across his past four games – a pair of assists plus a defensive contribution performance.

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

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

With 30 points in two games, the midfielder's current form cannot be overlooked.

He is Villa's talisman, with an ability to producing a goal from half a yard of room in the box.

An away trip to Chelsea might seem a difficult proposition, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious at that ground in two of recent years.

Strikers

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

Due to his fixture, having no rivalry for his place, coupled with scored five goals over three matches, Ekitike receives the captain's armband for this round.

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

There's no dropping the Norwegian goal machine, although because he has a more difficult away game in this round, we are opting to bet against him for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m