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What number of The Reds selections are you able to fit into your team for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side have secured two consecutive victories , with a red-hot forward in their French frontman preparing for a encounter with Wolves currently on course for a historically poor top-flight seasons ever.

Should you have retained some of your AFCON wildcards and have the funds to upgrade by replacing the injured Manchester United's playmaker, consequently Liverpool players should be the main consideration.

This ideal squad is constructed based on current Fantasy Premier League prices to stay under a £100m cap, mirroring activating a Free Hit chip.

What Was the Performance of Our Recent Selection?

Skipper Erling Haaland (32 points) , combined with the productive pair of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) as well as Liverpool's frontman guided the selection to a solid score – with a bonus a double-digit contribution from Antonee Robinson from the replacements.

The FPL Ideal Squad for Matchday 18

Goalkeeper and Defenders

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

Arsenal's defence had a minor wobble after the absence of Gabriel, yet they've kept two shutouts in their past four , with nine already with less than half the season played.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have let in goals in all but three matches at home campaign. Those goals came from a Manchester City superstar, a wondrous effort from Tottenham's forward , plus a surprise header from Wolves' attacker.

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

This week features a triple-up on the Arsenal defence.

As well as being the strongest defensive unit in the game, recording shutouts in the majority of their fixtures, they take on a Roberto De Zerbi's side that has failed to score in two consecutive matches.

The South Coast club have scored just 9 strikes across eight fixtures away from home.

Timber is a steady choice every week and has more attacking upside since returning to the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has earned defensive contribution points over his last four starts, featuring a pair of shutouts.

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

One could select six Anfield assets this week if allowed.

Wolves failed to score for the tenth occasion this season in Saturday's two-nil home loss to Brentford.

They have a paltry 9 strikes all season, including two on the road. It represents a very secure shutout prospect possible.

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

Despite Leeds United's better offensive form – and the form of their striker – we're selecting a Stadium of Light shutout at home.

It would be a third in a row and the Paraguayan defender is cementing himself as an outstanding value defender option. You can select him regularly in most games, due to his regular 'defcon' points.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder is expected to take on a significant role at Manchester United over the coming fixtures, following their Portuguese maestro suffering an injury.

Over the past three games, Erik ten Hag's team boast the highest xG across the Premier League by a comfortable distance – 8.78 compared to second-best Leeds' 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle United side who have been poor on the road – managing one win from seven attempts.

The former Chelsea man may assume many of Fernandes' playmaking duties, notably on set-pieces, and might play behind the striker.

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

Wirtz is poised for a big haul , with a home match versus Wolves presenting a perfect opportunity for that to happen.

He has posted points in three out of his past four games – a pair of assists plus a 'defcon' display.

Over that time his chance creation stands at 10 chances, the most among all Liverpool, while his expected goals stands at 0.88.

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

Boasting 30 points across two gameweeks, Rogers' hot streak demands attention.

He's Aston Villa's main goal threat, capable of scoring a strike with minimal room inside the area.

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

Forwards

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

Due to his fixture, having no rivalry for his place, and having bagged a five-goal haul over three matches, Ekitike gets the captaincy for this round.

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

One cannot consider omitting the Norwegian goal machine, but with him having a tougher away game this week, I'm willing to look elsewhere with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m