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How many The Reds players might you accommodate inside your lineup this week?

Jurgen Klopp's side have secured two consecutive victories , featuring a in-form attacker in their French frontman ahead of a clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers who are on course for one of the worst Premier League campaigns in history.

For managers who kept some of your Africa Cup of Nations wildcards , and possess the cash to spend following the injury to the injured Manchester United's playmaker, in that case assets from Anfield options ought to be the main consideration.

The weekly selection is chosen according to present FPL valuations to stay under a £100m spending limit, as if using a Free Hit.

What Was the Performance of Last Week's Selection?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (a massive haul) , alongside the hot duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) as well as Hugo Ekitike guided the squad to a handsome 82 points – with a bonus a 10-point contribution from Antonee Robinson from the replacements.

This Week's Fantasy Premier League Selection for Matchday 18

Keeper & Defence

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

Arsenal's defence experienced a brief dip following an injury to Gabriel, yet they've kept two shutouts in their past four and have 9 to their name with less than half the season played.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have let in goals in only three matches at home this season. The strikes they conceded came from Erling Haaland, a long-range effort from Richarlison and a surprise header from Tolu Arokodare.

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

It's a triple selection on the Arsenal backline.

Not only are they the strongest defence in the game, recording shutouts in over 50% of their matches, they face a Roberto De Zerbi's team who have failed to score in their past two games.

Brighton have a mere nine strikes from eight away games.

The Dutch defender is a solid pick every week and has greater goal threat since returning to the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has earned defensive contribution points in four consecutive appearances, which included a pair of shutouts.

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

Managers would love half a dozen Anfield assets this week if possible.

Wolves were shut out once again in 17 games in Saturday's two-nil defeat at Molineux to the Bees.

They have only managed 9 goals in total, with only a couple on the road. That makes this as safe a clean sheet bet imaginable.

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

Even with Leeds United's improved offensive form – including the performances of their striker – we're selecting a Stadium of Light shutout at home.

It would be their third consecutive , with the Paraguayan defender establishing himself as a prime budget defender option. Managers can select him regularly in most games, thanks to his potential for defensive contribution returns.

Midfielders

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

Mount should play a bigger role for Old Trafford in the next few games, following their Portuguese maestro out injured.

In their last three matches, United have generated the highest xG in the league by over three goals – 8.78 versus second-best Leeds' 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle side that has been poor away from home – with just a single victory from seven attempts.

Mount is likely to assume a large share of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, particularly on set-pieces, and could feature in the number 10 role.

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

The German playmaker is on the verge of a significant score and a home match versus the struggling Wolves presenting the prime scenario for it.

He has registered attacking returns in three of his past four games – a pair of assists and one defensive contribution performance.

Over that time he has created 10 chances, a team-high among all his teammates, 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' form cannot be overlooked.

He's Villa's key attacker, who can creating a strike with half a yard of space in the box.

A fixture to Stamford Bridge could be viewed as a tough assignment, but Villa have won there twice during the past three seasons.

Strikers

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

Given his fixture, a lack of rivalry for his place, coupled with notched a five-goal haul over three matches, Ekitike earns the captain's armband for this round.

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

It is unthinkable to benching the Norwegian goal machine, but with him having a more difficult fixture on the road this week, I'm willing to look elsewhere with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m