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How many The Reds players are you able to fit inside your lineup this week?

Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off two consecutive victories , featuring a red-hot striker in Hugo Ekitike preparing for a fixture with Wolverhampton Wanderers currently tracking for one of the worst top-flight campaigns in history.

If you've kept a few of your Africa Cup of Nations free transfers , with the funds to upgrade by replacing the sidelined Manchester United's playmaker, then assets from Anfield players ought to be your top priority.

This ideal squad is assembled using present Fantasy Premier League prices to comply with a 100 million pound budget, as if you were playing a Free Hit chip.

A Look Back at Our Recent Squad?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (a massive haul) , combined with the productive pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) as well as Hugo Ekitike guided the selection to a handsome 82 points – enhanced by a double-digit cameo from Fulham's defender as a substitute.

Our Fantasy Premier League Selection for Matchday 18

Goalkeeper and Defence

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

The North London side's defence had a slight stumble in the wake of an injury to Gabriel, however, they've secured two shutouts in their past four and have nine so far with not even half the season played.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in only three home games this season. The strikes they conceded were scored by Erling Haaland, a wondrous 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).

This week features a three-pronged on the Arsenal defence.

As well as being the best defensive unit in FPL, with a clean sheet in over 50% of their matches, they take on a Brighton team that has not found the net in two consecutive matches.

Brighton have only managed 9 goals in eight matches on the road.

The Dutch defender continues to be a steady option every week , with more goal threat now he is the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has collected 'defcon' points in four consecutive starts, which included a pair of shutouts.

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

One could select six Anfield players this week if the rules permitted.

Gary O'Neil's team were shut out for the 10th time this season in Saturday's two-nil defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

The Midlands side have only managed nine strikes this campaign, with only two away from home. This is one of the safest shutout bet possible.

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

Even with the Yorkshire club's improved goalscoring upturn – including the performances of their striker – the pick is a Stadium of Light shutout at home.

That would mark their third consecutive , with the Paraguayan defender is cementing himself as a prime low-cost defender option. Managers can field him regularly in most games, due to his regular 'defcon' returns.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder should play a key responsibility at Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, due to Bruno Fernandes being sidelined.

Over the past three games, Erik ten Hag's team registered the greatest xG across the Premier League by over three goals – 8.78 compared to second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle team who have not excelled away from home – with just one win from seven attempts.

The former Chelsea man may assume a large share of the injured star's creative responsibilities, particularly from dead-ball situations, potentially feature behind the striker.

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

The German playmaker is due a major point return and a home match versus Wolves presenting the prime time for it.

He has delivered returns across his past four fixtures – two assists plus a 'defcon' display.

Over that time his chance creation stands at 10 chances, the most of any his teammates, and his expected goals is 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points over two matches, the midfielder's form cannot be overlooked.

He is Aston Villa's talisman, capable of scoring a goal with half a yard of space in the box.

An away trip at Stamford Bridge could be viewed as a tough assignment, the Birmingham club have won at that ground in two of the past three seasons.

Strikers

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

Given facing an abysmal Wolves side, a lack of competition for his place, coupled with bagged five goals in three games, the French striker gets the captain's armband for this round.

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

There's no dropping Haaland, although with him having a tricky fixture on the road in this round, the choice is to bet against him for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m