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What number of Liverpool assets can you fit inside your squad in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side have secured a pair of triumphs , featuring a in-form striker in Hugo Ekitike going into a fixture with a struggling Wolves side that are tracking for a historically poor top-flight campaigns ever.

For managers who held onto some of your Africa Cup of Nations wildcards , with the cash to reinvest after losing the unavailable Bruno Fernandes, then assets from Anfield players ought to be your top priority.

This weekly selection is assembled according to current FPL costs to fit within a £100m cap, simulating you were playing a one-week wildcard.

How Did Last Week's Selection?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (32 points) and the hot duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) as well as Hugo Ekitike propelled the squad to a handsome 82 points – with a bonus a double-digit contribution from Fulham's defender off the bench.

Our Fantasy Premier League Ideal Squad for Gameweek 18

Keeper and Defenders

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

Arsenal's defence experienced a slight stumble following an injury to Gabriel, yet they've recorded two shutouts over their last four matches , with 9 already with less than the campaign's midpoint completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in just a handful of fixtures at the Emirates campaign. The strikes they conceded were scored by Erling Haaland, a wondrous strike from Richarlison and a late goal from Tolu Arokodare.

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

This week features a triple-up on the Arsenal backline.

As well as being the top defensive unit in FPL, recording shutouts in the majority of their fixtures, they face a Brighton side that has not found the net in their past two outings.

Brighton have only managed 9 goals across eight matches on the road.

Timber is a reliable choice each gameweek , possessing greater offensive potential operating as right-back.

The Ecuadorian 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 Anfield players this week if possible.

Gary O'Neil's team failed to score for the 10th time this season during a recent 2-0 defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

They have scored just nine strikes in total, including a couple on the road. It represents one of the safest clean sheet bet possible.

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

Even with Leeds United's recent goalscoring upturn – highlighted by their striker – we're selecting a Stadium of Light shutout at home.

This would secure their third consecutive , with Alderete establishing himself as a prime value defensive pick. You can select him with assurance across many fixtures, due to his regular 'defcon' points.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder is expected to take on a key responsibility for Old Trafford in the next few games, with Bruno Fernandes out injured.

In their last three matches, United boast the greatest xG statistically by over three goals – 8.78 compared to second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle side who have been poor away from home – managing one win in seven.

Mount could well assume many of the injured star's creative responsibilities, especially from dead-ball situations, and might play as an attacking midfielder.

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

Wirtz is on the verge of a major point return , with a home match against Wolves being an ideal opportunity for that to happen.

He has posted points in three out of four recent games – a pair of assists plus a 'defcon' display.

During that spell he's made 10 chances, a team-high of any his teammates, while his expected goals is 0.88.

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

Boasting 30 points over two matches, Rogers' form demands attention.

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

An away trip at Chelsea might seem a challenging proposition, the Birmingham club have won at that ground on two occasions in recent years.

Strikers

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

Due to facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no competition for a starting spot, and having notched five goals in three games, Ekitike gets the captaincy for this round.

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

There's no dropping the Norwegian goal machine, but with him having a tricky fixture on the road in this round, the choice is to bet against him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m