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What number of The Reds assets might you accommodate in your squad in the upcoming gameweek?

The Merseyside club have notched a pair of triumphs , featuring a in-form attacker in Hugo Ekitike ahead of a clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers who are tracking for an abysmal Premier League campaigns in history.

If you've retained a portion of your Africa Cup of Nations free transfers , and possess the funds to spend by replacing the sidelined Manchester United's playmaker, in that case assets from Anfield options ought to be the primary focus.

The weekly selection is assembled based on latest Fantasy Premier League prices to fit within a £100m budget, mirroring activating a one-week wildcard.

What Was the Performance of Our Recent Selection?

Captain Manchester City's striker (32 points) and the productive duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) and Hugo Ekitike propelled the team to a handsome 82 points – enhanced by a 10-point contribution from Antonee Robinson as a substitute.

This Week's FPL Selection for Matchday 18

Goalkeeper & Defenders

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

The North London side's defence experienced a minor wobble after an injury to their Brazilian defender, yet they've recorded two shutouts over their last four matches , with nine already with not even the campaign's midpoint completed.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in just a handful of matches at home this season. The strikes they conceded came from Erling Haaland, a spectacular strike from Richarlison and a late goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

This week features a triple selection from the Arsenal backline.

Not only are they the best defensive unit in the game, with a clean sheet in the majority of their matches, they take on a Roberto De Zerbi's side that has drawn a blank in their past two matches.

The South Coast club have a mere 9 strikes from eight matches on the road.

Timber remains a solid pick each gameweek , possessing more goal threat operating as right-back.

Hincapie has collected 'defcon' points in his past four starts, including two clean sheets.

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

One could select six Anfield assets for this fixture if the rules permitted.

Wolves were shut out once again this season during Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

They have scored just 9 goals all season, with only two away from home. It represents as safe a shutout prospect possible.

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

Even with the Yorkshire club's recent goalscoring upturn – highlighted by Dominic Calvert-Lewin – I'm backing a Sunderland shutout on home soil.

It would be their third in a row and the Paraguayan defender becoming the best low-cost defensive pick. Managers can field him regularly in most games, due to his potential for defensive contribution returns.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder will likely assume a bigger role for Old Trafford in the next few games, with their Portuguese maestro suffering an injury.

Recently, Erik ten Hag's team have generated the best xG statistically by a comfortable distance – 8.78 compared to second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

They face a Newcastle United team that has not excelled away from home – managing a single victory in their last seven.

The former Chelsea man may assume a large share of the injured star's playmaking duties, especially from dead-ball situations, and could operate behind the striker.

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

The German playmaker is due a big haul and a fixture at Anfield versus Wolves representing a perfect scenario for that to happen.

He has posted points in three out of four recent fixtures – a pair of assists and one defensive contribution performance.

In that period his chance creation stands at 10 chances, the highest of any his teammates, while his xG totals 0.88.

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

With 30 points in two games, the midfielder's form cannot be overlooked.

He's Villa's main goal threat, who can creating a strike from the smallest room in the box.

An away trip at Stamford Bridge may appear a challenging assignment, but Villa have emerged victorious at that ground twice during recent years.

Forwards

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

Due to facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no rivalry for his place, and having notched five goals in three games, Ekitike earns the captain's armband this week.

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

One cannot consider omitting the Norwegian goal machine, however because he has a more difficult fixture on the road in this round, we are opting to look elsewhere for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m