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What number of The Reds selections might you fit inside your squad for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side have secured a pair of triumphs and boast a in-form forward in Hugo Ekitike preparing for a encounter with Wolves that are heading towards one of the worst top-flight seasons ever.

If you've held onto a few of your AFCON wildcards , with the budget to upgrade following the injury to the unavailable Manchester United's playmaker, in that case Liverpool picks should be your top priority.

The ideal squad is chosen according to latest Fantasy Premier League valuations to fit within a £100m spending limit, as if activating a Free Hit.

How Did Last Week's Selection?

Captain Manchester City's striker (32 points) and the hot duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) and Liverpool's frontman guided the squad to a respectable score – enhanced by a 10-point contribution from Antonee Robinson from the replacements.

The Fantasy Premier League Selection for Matchday 18

Goalkeeper and Defenders

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

The North London side's defence experienced a minor wobble following the absence of their Brazilian defender, but they have secured two shutouts recently , with 9 to their name before half the season played.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in only three home games campaign. Those goals came from Erling Haaland, a wondrous strike from Richarlison , plus a late header from Wolves' attacker.

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

We're opting for a triple-up on the Arsenal defence.

As well as being the top defence in the game, recording shutouts in the majority of their matches, they take on a Brighton side who have drawn a blank in their past two matches.

The South Coast club have a mere 9 goals across eight away games.

The Dutch defender remains a steady option every week and has more offensive potential since returning to right-back.

The Ecuadorian has collected 'defcon' points in his past four appearances, including a pair of shutouts.

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

I'd pick six Liverpool players this week if possible.

Gary O'Neil's team failed to score for the 10th time in 17 games during Saturday's 2-0 home loss to Brentford.

The Midlands side have a paltry 9 strikes all season, including a couple away from home. It represents a very secure clean sheet bet imaginable.

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

Even with the Yorkshire club's better offensive form – highlighted by Dominic Calvert-Lewin – I'm backing a Stadium of Light clean sheet at home.

That would mark a third in a row and the Paraguayan defender is cementing himself as an outstanding low-cost defensive pick. You can select him with assurance in most games, due to his consistent 'defcon' points.

Midfielders

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

Mount will likely assume a key part for Old Trafford in the next few games, with their Portuguese maestro out injured.

Over the past three games, Erik ten Hag's team registered the highest xG across the Premier League by a significant margin – 8.78 against the next best Leeds' 5.68.

They face a Newcastle United team that has not excelled on the road – with just one win in seven.

Mount could well take over a large share of Fernandes' playmaking duties, especially on set-pieces, and might operate as an attacking midfielder.

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

The German playmaker is due a big haul , with a home match against the struggling Wolves representing the prime time for that to happen.

Wirtz has posted points in three out of his past four games – a pair of assists and one 'defcon' performance.

Over that time he's made 10 chances, a team-high of any his teammates, while his xG totals 0.88.

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

Boasting 30 points across two gameweeks, the midfielder's hot streak cannot be overlooked.

He is Villa's talisman, with an ability to producing a goal from the smallest space in the box.

A fixture to Stamford Bridge could be viewed as a tough assignment, the Birmingham club have won there on two occasions in the past three seasons.

Strikers

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

Because of facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no competition for his place, and having bagged a five-goal haul over three matches, Ekitike earns the double-points role this week.

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

One cannot consider omitting Haaland, although because he has a tougher away game this week, we are opting to pass over him for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m