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The quantity of The Reds assets are you able to accommodate inside your team in the upcoming gameweek?

The Merseyside club have notched two consecutive victories and boast a sizzling striker in Hugo Ekitike going into a fixture with Wolverhampton Wanderers who are tracking for an abysmal Premier League campaigns ever.

Should you have held onto a portion of your Africa Cup of Nations free transfers , and possess the cash to spend following the injury to the injured Bruno Fernandes, then assets from Anfield players ought to be your top priority.

This ideal squad is chosen according to current Fantasy Premier League costs to fit within a 100 million pound cap, simulating activating a Free Hit.

What Was the Performance of The Previous Selection?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (a massive haul) , alongside the productive duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) plus Liverpool's frontman guided the squad to a solid 82 points – supplemented by a double-digit cameo from Antonee Robinson from the replacements.

Our FPL Ideal Squad for Gameweek 18

Goalkeeper & Defence

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

Arsenal's backline experienced a brief dip following an injury to Gabriel, yet they've recorded two clean sheets over their last four matches and have nine already before the campaign's midpoint played.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in only three fixtures at the Emirates campaign. The strikes they conceded came from Erling Haaland, a long-range effort from Richarlison and a surprise header from Wolves' attacker.

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

We're opting for a triple selection from the Arsenal backline.

They are the top defensive unit statistically, recording shutouts in over 50% of their matches, they host a Brighton team that has not found the net in their past two outings.

Brighton have a mere nine goals across eight away games.

Timber remains a reliable option every week , possessing more goal threat operating as right-back.

Hincapie has collected defensive contribution points over his last four starts, including two clean sheets.

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

I'd pick six Liverpool assets this week if the rules permitted.

Wolves were shut out once again so far in a recent two-nil home loss to Brentford.

They have a paltry nine strikes all season, including two away from home. That makes this a very secure shutout bet available.

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

Despite the Yorkshire club's improved offensive form – and the form of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – I'm backing a Sunderland clean sheet at home.

That would mark their third in a row , with the Paraguayan defender is cementing himself as a prime budget defensive pick. You can select him regularly across many fixtures, thanks to his consistent defensive contribution points.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder should play a key part for Manchester United in the next few games, with their Portuguese maestro out injured.

In their last three matches, Erik ten Hag's team have generated the best expected goals (xG) statistically by over three goals – 8.78 against the next best Leeds' 5.68.

They face a Newcastle United side who have not excelled on the road – with just one win in their last seven.

The former Chelsea man could well take over a large share of Fernandes' playmaking duties, especially from dead-ball situations, and might feature behind the striker.

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

The German playmaker is on the verge of a big haul and a fixture at Anfield against the struggling Wolves presenting an ideal scenario for that to happen.

Wirtz has delivered returns in three out of four recent fixtures – a pair of assists plus a 'defcon' display.

During that spell his chance creation stands at 10 chances, the most among all his teammates, while his xG is 0.88.

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

With 30 points in two games, Rogers' form demands attention.

He is Aston Villa's main goal threat, with an ability to scoring a goal from minimal room in the box.

An away trip at Stamford Bridge might seem a difficult proposition, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious at that ground twice during the last three campaigns.

Forwards

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

Because of his fixture, having no rivalry for a starting spot, coupled with notched five goals over three matches, the French striker receives the captain's armband this week.

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

It is unthinkable to dropping the Norwegian goal machine, but with him having a more difficult away game in this round, I'm willing to pass over him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m