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How many The Reds players can you accommodate in your squad this week?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched two consecutive victories , featuring a sizzling attacker in their French frontman preparing for a clash with a struggling Wolves side currently on course for one of the worst Premier League campaigns on record.

For managers who retained a portion of your AFCON transfers , with the cash to spend by replacing the injured Manchester United's playmaker, in that case assets from Anfield players should be your top priority.

The ideal squad is chosen using current FPL costs to fit within a £100m budget, mirroring using a Free Hit.

How Did Our Recent Squad?

Captain Manchester City's striker (a huge score) , combined with the hot duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) plus Hugo Ekitike led the squad to a solid total – with a bonus a double-digit performance from Fulham's defender off the bench.

Our FPL Selection for Matchday 18

Keeper and Defence

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

Arsenal's backline suffered a minor wobble after an injury to their Brazilian defender, but they have secured two clean sheets over their last four matches , boasting nine to their name before half the season completed.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in all but three home games campaign. The strikes they conceded came from Erling Haaland, a wondrous strike from Richarlison and a surprise header from Tolu Arokodare.

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

We're opting for a three-pronged from the Arsenal defence.

They are the best defence in FPL, with a clean sheet in more than half of their matches, they host a Roberto De Zerbi's side who have not found the net in their last two outings.

The South Coast club have a mere nine strikes from eight matches on the road.

Timber remains a steady choice each gameweek , with increased attacking upside now he is the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has registered defensive contribution points over his last four appearances, which included a pair of shutouts.

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

One could select half a dozen Anfield assets for this fixture if possible.

Wolves failed to score once again so far in Saturday's two-nil home loss to the Bees.

The Midlands side have a paltry 9 strikes all season, including a couple away from home. It represents one of the safest shutout prospect imaginable.

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

Even with Leeds United's better offensive form – and the form of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – I'm backing a Stadium of Light shutout at home.

It would be their third in a row and Alderete establishing himself as the best low-cost defender option. You can select him regularly in most games, thanks to his potential for 'defcon' returns.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder is expected to take on a significant responsibility for Manchester United in the next few games, following their Portuguese maestro out injured.

In their last three matches, Erik ten Hag's team have generated the best expected goals (xG) across the Premier League by a significant margin – 8.78 versus second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

They face a Newcastle United team that has struggled away from home – with just a single victory in seven.

Mount could well inherit many of Fernandes' playmaking duties, especially on set-pieces, and could operate in the number 10 role.

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

Wirtz is poised for a significant score , with a home match against Wolves representing an ideal opportunity for that to happen.

He has posted points across his last four fixtures – two assists plus a defensive contribution display.

During that spell he has created 10 chances, the highest among all Liverpool, and his xG totals 0.88.

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

With 30 points across two gameweeks, Rogers' form demands attention.

He's Aston Villa's main goal threat, capable of producing a strike from half a yard of room inside the area.

A fixture to Chelsea may appear a difficult proposition, but Villa have emerged victorious at that ground in two of recent years.

Forwards

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

Due to facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no competition for his place, and having scored five goals in three games, the French striker gets the captain's armband for this round.

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

One cannot consider benching Haaland, however with him having a more difficult away game in this round, we are opting to bet against him for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m