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What number of The Reds selections can you fit into your lineup this week?

The Merseyside club have secured back-to-back wins , with a in-form attacker in their French frontman ahead of a encounter with Wolverhampton Wanderers that are tracking for one of the worst Premier League seasons on record.

Should you have retained some of your Africa Cup of Nations transfers and have the funds to upgrade after losing the sidelined Manchester United's playmaker, in that case assets from Anfield options must be the primary focus.

The weekly selection is constructed according to current FPL prices to fit within a 100 million pound cap, mirroring using a Free Hit.

A Look Back at Last Week's Selection?

Skipper Erling Haaland (a massive haul) and the hot pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) as well as Hugo Ekitike propelled the squad to a solid score – with a bonus a double-digit contribution from Fulham's defender off the bench.

The FPL Selection for Gameweek 18

Goalkeeper & Defence

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

Arsenal's defence experienced a slight stumble following an injury to their Brazilian defender, however, they've recorded two clean sheets over their last four matches , with 9 so far with less than half the season gone.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in all but three home games this season. Those goals came from a Manchester City superstar, a long-range effort from Richarlison , plus a unexpected goal from Tolu Arokodare.

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

This week features a triple selection on the Gunners' defence.

Not only are they the top defence statistically, with a clean sheet in the majority of their fixtures, they face a Roberto De Zerbi's side who have failed to score in their past two outings.

The South Coast club have a mere 9 goals across eight fixtures away from home.

Timber continues to be a reliable choice every week , with increased goal threat now he is the full-back role.

Hincapie has registered defensive contribution points over his last four appearances, which included a pair of shutouts.

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

Managers would love six Liverpool assets for this fixture if the rules permitted.

Wolves failed to score once again in 17 games in Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

They have only managed 9 strikes all season, with only two on the road. It represents a very secure shutout bet imaginable.

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

Despite Leeds United's recent offensive form – including the performances of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – the pick is a Sunderland clean sheet on home soil.

This would secure their third consecutive , with Alderete becoming a prime low-cost defensive pick. Managers can select him confidently in most games, due to his regular 'defcon' points.

Midfielders

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

Mount will likely assume a bigger responsibility for Old Trafford in the next few games, due to their Portuguese maestro suffering an injury.

Recently, Erik ten Hag's team boast the greatest expected goals (xG) across the Premier League by a significant margin – 8.78 compared to the next best Leeds United's 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle United team who have not excelled away from home – managing one win from seven attempts.

The former Chelsea man is likely to inherit a large share of Fernandes' playmaking duties, particularly on set-pieces, and might feature as an attacking midfielder.

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

The German playmaker is on the verge of a major point return , with a home match versus the struggling Wolves representing a perfect opportunity for that to happen.

He has posted points in three of four recent fixtures – two assists plus a defensive contribution performance.

In that period he's made 10 chances, the highest of any his teammates, while his expected goals totals 0.88.

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

With 30 points in two games, Rogers' hot streak cannot be overlooked.

He is Villa's key attacker, capable of producing a strike from minimal room in the box.

An away trip at Stamford Bridge could be viewed as a challenging assignment, the Birmingham club have won there in two of the past three seasons.

Forwards

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

Because of his fixture, having no competition for a starting spot, and having bagged five goals in three games, the French striker gets the captain's armband for this round.

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

One cannot consider benching Haaland, however because he has a tougher 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