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How many Liverpool assets are you able to fit inside your squad for this round?

The Merseyside club have notched a pair of triumphs and boast a in-form striker in Hugo Ekitike ahead of a clash with a struggling Wolves side currently tracking for one of the worst Premier League seasons on record.

If you've kept a portion of your Africa Cup of Nations wildcards , and possess the budget to upgrade by replacing the sidelined Bruno Fernandes, in that case assets from Anfield players must be the main consideration.

The weekly selection is assembled according to current FPL prices to fit within a 100 million pound spending limit, simulating activating a Free Hit chip.

A Look Back at Our Recent Team?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (32 points) and the productive duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) and Hugo Ekitike led the squad to a solid total – with a bonus a 10-point contribution from Antonee Robinson from the replacements.

This Week's Fantasy Premier League Selection for Gameweek 18

Goalkeeper & Defence

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

The North London side's backline suffered a minor wobble following the absence of their Brazilian defender, but they have recorded two shutouts over their last four matches , with 9 so far with not even the campaign's midpoint completed.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have let in goals in just a handful of home games this season. Those goals came from Erling Haaland, a spectacular strike from Tottenham's forward and a late header from Wolves' attacker.

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

It's a three-pronged on the Gunners' backline.

Not only are they the best defensive unit in the game, with a clean sheet in the majority of their fixtures, they host a Brighton side that has drawn a blank in their last two games.

Brighton have scored just nine strikes from eight matches on the road.

Timber continues to be a reliable choice each gameweek and has greater attacking upside now he is right-back.

Hincapie has registered 'defcon' points over his last four starts, featuring two clean sheets.

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

Managers would love six Anfield assets this week if allowed.

Gary O'Neil's team were shut out for the 10th time so far in a recent two-nil home loss to the Bees.

The Midlands side have only managed 9 goals in total, including a couple away from home. This is a very secure clean sheet bet possible.

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

Regardless of the Yorkshire club's improved offensive form – and the form of their striker – the pick is a Stadium of Light clean sheet at home.

It would be their third consecutive , with the Paraguayan defender establishing himself as an outstanding low-cost defender option. Managers can select him with assurance across many fixtures, due to his consistent 'defcon' returns.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder will likely assume a significant part at Old Trafford in the next few games, due to their Portuguese maestro out injured.

In their last three matches, Erik ten Hag's team boast the best xG across the Premier League by over three goals – 8.78 compared to second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle side who have been poor on the road – managing a single victory in their last seven.

Mount may take over many of Fernandes' playmaking duties, particularly from dead-ball situations, potentially operate as an attacking midfielder.

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

The German playmaker is poised for a big haul and a home match against Wolves representing an ideal opportunity for it.

Wirtz has posted points in three out of his past four games – a pair of assists plus a defensive contribution display.

During that spell he has created 10 chances, a team-high of any Liverpool, and his expected goals stands at 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points over two matches, Rogers' hot streak cannot be overlooked.

He is Villa's main goal threat, capable of creating a goal from minimal space in the box.

An away trip to Stamford Bridge might seem a tough proposition, but Villa have emerged victorious there twice during recent years.

Forwards

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

Given his fixture, having no competition for his place, coupled with scored five goals over three matches, Ekitike receives the captaincy for this round.

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

There's no benching Haaland, however with him having a more difficult away game in this round, the choice is to look elsewhere for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m