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What number of The Reds selections can you fit in your team this week?

The Merseyside club are coming off a pair of triumphs , featuring a sizzling striker in their French frontman preparing for a encounter with Wolverhampton Wanderers who are heading towards one of the worst top-flight campaigns on record.

For managers who kept some of your AFCON wildcards and have the funds to spend by replacing the injured Bruno Fernandes, in that case assets from Anfield players should be the primary focus.

This weekly selection is chosen based on present FPL valuations to comply with a 100 million pound cap, simulating using a Free Hit.

A Look Back at Our Recent Selection?

Captain Erling Haaland (a massive haul) and the productive duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) as well as Liverpool's frontman led the squad to a respectable score – with a bonus a 10-point contribution from Fulham's defender from the replacements.

Our Fantasy Premier League Selection for Gameweek 18

Goalkeeper & Defenders

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

The North London side's defence experienced a minor wobble in the wake of an injury to their Brazilian defender, but they have recorded two clean sheets over their last four matches and have nine to their name with less than half the season completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in just a handful of fixtures at the Emirates this season. The strikes they conceded came from Erling Haaland, a spectacular effort from Richarlison , plus a surprise header from Tolu Arokodare.

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

It's a triple-up from the Arsenal defence.

Not only are they the strongest defence statistically, with a clean sheet in more than half of their fixtures, they face a Brighton team that has drawn a blank in two consecutive matches.

The South Coast club have only managed nine strikes across eight matches on the road.

The Dutch defender is a steady option each gameweek , possessing increased offensive potential now he is right-back.

The Ecuadorian has earned 'defcon' points in his past four starts, which included two clean sheets.

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

One could select half a dozen Liverpool players this week if allowed.

Wolves were shut out once again in 17 games during Saturday's 2-0 home loss to the Bees.

They have a paltry nine strikes this campaign, with only a couple away from home. It represents a very secure shutout opportunity imaginable.

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

Despite the Yorkshire club's recent goalscoring upturn – including the performances of their striker – the pick is a Stadium of Light clean sheet on home soil.

It would be their third in a row and Alderete establishing himself as an outstanding value defender option. Managers can select him confidently in most games, due to his regular 'defcon' points.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder should play a key part for Manchester United in the next few games, due to Bruno Fernandes out injured.

Recently, Erik ten Hag's team have generated the best xG statistically by over three goals – 8.78 compared to second-best Leeds' 5.68.

They face a Newcastle side that has struggled in away matches – managing one win in their last seven.

The former Chelsea man may inherit many of the injured star's playmaking duties, particularly from dead-ball situations, and could operate behind the striker.

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

The German playmaker is due a major point return , with a home match versus Wolves being a perfect time for it.

He has delivered returns in three out of his past four games – a pair of assists plus a defensive contribution performance.

During that spell his chance creation stands at 10 chances, the most of any Liverpool, and his expected goals totals 0.88.

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

With 30 points across two gameweeks, the midfielder's current form cannot be overlooked.

He's Aston Villa's key attacker, who can producing a goal from half a yard of room in the box.

An away trip to Chelsea may appear a tough assignment, the Birmingham club have won at that ground on two occasions in the last three campaigns.

Forwards

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

Given facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no competition for his place, coupled with notched a five-goal haul over three matches, the French striker receives the double-points role this week.

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

It is unthinkable to benching Haaland, but because he has a tougher fixture on the road in this round, the choice is to bet against him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m