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How many The Reds players are you able to accommodate into your lineup in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off back-to-back wins , featuring a in-form striker in Hugo Ekitike ahead of a clash with Wolves that are on course for one of the worst top-flight seasons in history.

For managers who held onto some of your AFCON free transfers , and possess the cash to spend by replacing the unavailable Bruno Fernandes, in that case assets from Anfield options ought to be the primary focus.

The ideal squad is assembled according to present FPL valuations to stay under a £100m budget, mirroring activating a Free Hit chip.

What Was the Performance of Our Recent Selection?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (a huge score) , alongside the hot duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) plus Hugo Ekitike propelled the selection to a handsome 82 points – with a bonus a 10-point cameo from Fulham's defender from the replacements.

This Week's FPL Team of the Week for Matchday 18

Keeper & Defenders

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

The North London side's defence experienced a brief dip in the wake of an injury to Gabriel, however, they've kept two clean sheets over their last four matches , boasting 9 already with less than the campaign's midpoint gone.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have let in goals in only three home games this season. The strikes they conceded were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a spectacular effort from Tottenham's forward and a surprise goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

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

As well as being the top defence in the game, with a clean sheet in more than half of their matches, they face a Brighton team who have not found the net in two consecutive games.

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

Timber remains a solid pick each gameweek , with greater offensive potential now he is right-back.

Hincapie has registered 'defcon' points in his past four starts, featuring two clean sheets.

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

One could select half a dozen Anfield players this week if possible.

Wolves were shut out for the tenth occasion in 17 games in Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

They have only managed nine strikes in total, including two on the road. This is one of the safest shutout prospect imaginable.

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

Regardless of the Yorkshire club's better offensive form – including the performances of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – the pick is a Sunderland shutout at home.

That would mark a third consecutive and Alderete is cementing himself as the best value defensive pick. Managers can start him with assurance across many fixtures, due to his potential for 'defcon' points.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder is expected to take on a bigger part for Old Trafford in the next few games, with their Portuguese maestro suffering an injury.

Recently, United have generated the greatest expected goals (xG) statistically by a comfortable distance – 8.78 against the next best Leeds' 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle side who have not excelled on the road – with just a single victory in seven.

Mount could well assume many of the injured star's creative responsibilities, especially from dead-ball situations, and might feature behind the striker.

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

Wirtz is poised for a significant score and a fixture at Anfield versus Wolves presenting the prime scenario for it.

Wirtz has registered attacking returns in three out of four recent fixtures – a pair of assists plus a 'defcon' performance.

During that spell his chance creation stands at 10 chances, a team-high among all his teammates, and his expected goals stands at 0.88.

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

With 30 points in two games, Rogers' hot streak cannot be overlooked.

He's Villa's key attacker, capable of creating a goal with half a yard of room inside the area.

A fixture at Stamford Bridge might seem a tough proposition, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious at that ground twice during the past three seasons.

Forwards

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

Because of facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no competition for a starting spot, and having notched five goals over three matches, the French striker gets the double-points role for this round.

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

One cannot consider dropping Haaland, although with him having a tougher away game in this round, I'm willing to pass over him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m