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How many The Reds assets might you accommodate inside your squad for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched a pair of triumphs , with a in-form striker in their French frontman preparing for a clash with a struggling Wolves side that are on course for an abysmal Premier League seasons ever.

If you've retained a portion of your Africa Cup of Nations free transfers , with the cash to upgrade following the injury to the unavailable Manchester United's playmaker, in that case assets from Anfield picks must be the main consideration.

The team of the week is assembled according to present FPL costs to stay under a £100m cap, as if you were playing a Free Hit chip.

How Did Last Week's Squad?

Skipper Erling Haaland (a huge score) and the productive pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) as well as Liverpool's frontman propelled the squad to a respectable score – enhanced by a double-digit cameo from Antonee Robinson from the replacements.

The FPL Selection for Matchday 18

Keeper & Defence

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

Arsenal's backline experienced a minor wobble following the absence of Gabriel, but they have recorded two clean sheets over their last four matches , boasting nine to their name before the campaign's midpoint played.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in all but three fixtures at the Emirates this season. The strikes they conceded were scored by Erling Haaland, a wondrous strike from Tottenham's forward , plus a surprise goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

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

As well as being the best defence statistically, with a clean sheet in more than half of their matches, they host a Roberto De Zerbi's team who have not found the net in two consecutive games.

Brighton have only managed 9 strikes in eight matches on the road.

Timber remains a reliable option every week , with more goal threat now he is right-back.

Hincapie has registered 'defcon' points in four consecutive starts, which included 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 drew another blank for the tenth occasion in 17 games during a recent two-nil defeat at Molineux to the Bees.

The Midlands side have only managed nine goals all season, with only a couple on the road. It represents one of the safest shutout opportunity available.

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

Regardless of the Yorkshire club's better offensive form – and the form of their striker – the pick is a Sunderland shutout at home.

That would mark a third in a row , with the Paraguayan defender becoming a prime value defender option. You can field him regularly in most games, given his consistent 'defcon' points.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder is expected to take on a significant role for Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, with their Portuguese maestro out injured.

Over the past three games, United boast the best expected goals (xG) in the league by over three goals – 8.78 versus second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

They face a Newcastle side who have struggled on the road – with just one win from seven attempts.

The former Chelsea man may take over a large share of Fernandes' playmaking duties, particularly on set-pieces, potentially play behind the striker.

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

The German playmaker is due a major point return and a home match versus the struggling Wolves representing the prime time for that to happen.

He has delivered returns in three of his past four games – two assists plus a 'defcon' display.

During that spell he has created 10 chances, a team-high of any Liverpool, while his xG stands at 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points over two matches, Rogers' current form demands attention.

He's Villa's talisman, who can scoring a goal from minimal room inside the area.

A fixture to Chelsea may appear a difficult proposition, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious at that ground in two of the past three seasons.

Strikers

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

Because of facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no rivalry for a starting spot, and having scored a five-goal haul over three matches, Ekitike receives the double-points role this week.

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

It is unthinkable to benching the Norwegian goal machine, although because he has a tricky fixture on the road this week, the choice is to bet against him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m