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The quantity of The Reds selections can you squeeze into your squad this week?

Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off two consecutive victories , featuring a in-form attacker in Hugo Ekitike going into a fixture with Wolverhampton Wanderers currently on course for an abysmal Premier League seasons in history.

For managers who held onto a portion of your Africa Cup of Nations wildcards and have the cash to upgrade after losing the sidelined Bruno Fernandes, in that case Liverpool players should be your top priority.

The weekly selection is assembled based on present Fantasy Premier League valuations to comply with a £100m spending limit, simulating activating a Free Hit chip.

A Look Back at Our Recent Squad?

Captain Erling Haaland (a massive haul) and the hot duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) and Liverpool's frontman guided the squad to a respectable 82 points – supplemented by a double-digit contribution from Fulham's defender from the replacements.

Our FPL Ideal Squad for Matchday 18

Goalkeeper & Defenders

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

The North London side's backline suffered a minor wobble following the absence of Gabriel, but they have kept two shutouts in their past four , with 9 to their name with not even half the season completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in all but three home games this season. Those goals came from a Manchester City superstar, a wondrous strike from Tottenham's forward , plus a surprise goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

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

Not only are they the top defence in FPL, with a clean sheet in more than half of their fixtures, they host a Roberto De Zerbi's team that has failed to score in their past two matches.

Brighton have a mere 9 strikes in eight away games.

The Dutch defender is a steady pick each gameweek , with greater offensive potential operating as the full-back role.

Hincapie has earned defensive contribution points over his last four starts, which included two clean sheets.

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

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

Gary O'Neil's team were shut out for the 10th time so far in Saturday's 2-0 home loss to Brentford.

The Midlands side have a paltry nine goals all season, including a couple away from home. That makes this as safe a clean sheet bet imaginable.

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

Even with the Yorkshire club's improved offensive form – and the form of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – the pick is a Stadium of Light shutout at home.

That would mark a third in a row , with Alderete establishing himself as an outstanding low-cost defensive pick. Managers can field him regularly across many fixtures, due to his potential for defensive contribution returns.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder will likely assume a key role at Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, following Bruno Fernandes out injured.

Over the past three games, United registered the best expected goals (xG) across the Premier League by a comfortable distance – 8.78 compared to second-best Leeds' 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle United team that has been poor on the road – managing one win from seven attempts.

Mount is likely to assume many of the injured star's playmaking duties, particularly from dead-ball situations, potentially operate as an attacking midfielder.

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

Wirtz is due a significant score , with a fixture at Anfield against the struggling Wolves representing a perfect scenario for that to happen.

He has posted points across his last four games – a pair of assists and one 'defcon' display.

Over that time he has created 10 chances, a team-high of any his teammates, and his xG totals 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points over two matches, the midfielder's current form is impossible to ignore.

He is Villa's key attacker, who can scoring a strike with minimal space inside the area.

An away trip to Stamford Bridge may appear a difficult proposition, but Villa have emerged victorious there twice during the past three seasons.

Forwards

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

Given his fixture, having no competition for his place, coupled with bagged a five-goal haul over three matches, the French striker receives 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 more difficult fixture on the road in this round, we are opting to look elsewhere with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m