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How many The Reds selections can you fit inside your team for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched a pair of triumphs , featuring a in-form forward in Hugo Ekitike ahead of a clash with a struggling Wolves side who are on course for one of the worst Premier League seasons in history.

For managers who retained a few of your Africa Cup of Nations wildcards , and possess the cash to reinvest after losing the sidelined Bruno Fernandes, in that case Liverpool picks must be the main consideration.

This ideal squad is assembled using latest Fantasy Premier League costs to stay under a 100 million pound spending limit, simulating you were playing a Free Hit.

A Look Back at Our Recent Selection?

Skipper Erling Haaland (a massive haul) , combined with the productive pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) plus Hugo Ekitike guided the selection to a respectable total – enhanced by a 10-point cameo from Fulham's defender from the replacements.

This Week's Fantasy Premier League Ideal Squad for Matchday 18

Goalkeeper & Defence

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

Arsenal's backline experienced a brief dip in the wake of the absence of their Brazilian defender, however, they've recorded two shutouts over their last four matches and have nine to their name with less than the campaign's midpoint gone.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in all but three matches at home campaign. The strikes they conceded were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a spectacular strike from Tottenham's forward and a surprise header from Tolu Arokodare.

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

It's a triple selection on the Arsenal defence.

As well as being the best defence in FPL, with a clean sheet in the majority of their fixtures, they host a Roberto De Zerbi's team that has drawn a blank in their last two outings.

The South Coast club have a mere 9 goals from eight away games.

Timber remains a steady pick each gameweek , with increased goal threat since returning to right-back.

The Ecuadorian has registered 'defcon' points over his last four appearances, which included a pair of shutouts.

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

I'd pick half a dozen Anfield players this week if allowed.

Wolves were shut out for the tenth occasion in 17 games in a recent 2-0 home loss to Brentford.

They have a paltry nine strikes this campaign, including a couple away from home. This is as safe a shutout opportunity available.

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

Even with the Yorkshire club's recent offensive form – and the form of their striker – we're selecting a Stadium of Light clean sheet at home.

This would secure their third consecutive and the Paraguayan defender establishing himself as the best value defensive pick. You can field him confidently across many fixtures, given his regular defensive contribution returns.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder is expected to take on a key role at Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, with their Portuguese maestro being sidelined.

Recently, Erik ten Hag's team have generated the best xG across the Premier League by over three goals – 8.78 against the next best Leeds' 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle side that has struggled on the road – managing one win in seven.

Mount is likely to assume a large share of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, especially from dead-ball situations, and might feature behind the striker.

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

Wirtz is due a big haul , with a home match versus Wolves representing the prime time for that to happen.

Wirtz has delivered returns across his past four fixtures – a pair of assists and one 'defcon' display.

During that spell his chance creation stands at 10 chances, the most among all his teammates, while his expected goals is 0.88.

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

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

He is Villa's talisman, with an ability to producing a strike with minimal room inside the area.

A fixture to Chelsea may appear a challenging proposition, the Birmingham club have won at that ground in two of recent years.

Strikers

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

Because of facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no competition for a starting spot, coupled with notched a five-goal haul over three matches, the French striker gets the captain's armband this week.

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

One cannot consider dropping Haaland, although because he has a tricky fixture on the road in this round, we are opting to pass over him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m