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How many Liverpool selections are you able to fit in your team this week?

Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off two consecutive victories , featuring a red-hot forward in their French frontman going into a clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers that are tracking for one of the worst top-flight campaigns on record.

If you've kept a portion of your Africa Cup of Nations wildcards , with the funds to reinvest by replacing the sidelined Bruno Fernandes, consequently assets from Anfield players must be the main consideration.

The weekly selection is constructed based on latest FPL valuations to fit within a 100 million pound cap, simulating activating a Free Hit chip.

A Look Back at The Previous Team?

Captain Erling Haaland (a massive haul) , alongside the hot duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) plus Liverpool's frontman propelled the squad to a handsome 82 points – enhanced by a double-digit performance from Antonee Robinson from the replacements.

The Fantasy Premier League Selection for Gameweek 18

Keeper and Defence

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

The North London side's backline had a slight stumble following an injury to their Brazilian defender, yet they've recorded two clean sheets over their last four matches and have 9 so far with not even half the season played.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in just a handful of home games campaign. The strikes they conceded were scored by Erling Haaland, a wondrous strike from Richarlison , plus a unexpected header from Wolves' attacker.

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

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

They are the strongest defence in FPL, with a clean sheet in over 50% of their matches, they take on a Brighton team that has not found the net in their past two matches.

The South Coast club have only managed 9 strikes from eight matches on the road.

Timber remains a steady option each gameweek , with more attacking upside since returning to right-back.

Hincapie has collected defensive contribution points in four consecutive appearances, including two clean sheets.

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

Managers would love half a dozen Liverpool assets this week if allowed.

Wolves failed to score for the 10th time this season in a recent 2-0 home loss to Brentford.

They have scored just 9 goals this campaign, including two away from home. That makes this one of the safest clean sheet opportunity possible.

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

Regardless of Leeds United's better offensive form – including the performances of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – I'm backing a Stadium of Light shutout on home soil.

That would mark a third in a row and Alderete becoming the best budget defender option. Managers can start him with assurance across many fixtures, due to his potential for 'defcon' returns.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder should play a bigger part at Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, with Bruno Fernandes out injured.

In their last three matches, Erik ten Hag's team registered the best expected goals (xG) in the league by a significant margin – 8.78 against second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

They face a Newcastle side that has been poor in away matches – with just a single victory from seven attempts.

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

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

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

He has delivered returns across four recent fixtures – a pair of assists and one 'defcon' display.

In that period he has created 10 chances, a team-high among all his teammates, and his xG stands at 0.88.

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

With 30 points in two games, the midfielder's hot streak is impossible to ignore.

He is Villa's talisman, with an ability to producing a strike from the smallest space inside the area.

A fixture at Stamford Bridge might seem a tough proposition, but Villa have emerged victorious there on two occasions in recent years.

Strikers

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

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

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

There's no benching Haaland, but because he has a tougher away game in this round, we are opting to pass over him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m