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What number of The Reds assets might you fit into your team for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off a pair of triumphs and boast a red-hot attacker in Hugo Ekitike going into a clash with Wolves who are on course for a historically poor Premier League seasons in history.

If you've retained a few of your AFCON transfers , with the funds to spend by replacing the unavailable Bruno Fernandes, then Liverpool options should be your top priority.

This ideal squad is assembled using latest Fantasy Premier League costs to comply with a 100 million pound cap, mirroring activating a Free Hit.

What Was the Performance of Our Recent Team?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (a massive haul) , combined with the hot pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) and Liverpool's frontman propelled the team to a respectable score – supplemented by a double-digit performance from Antonee Robinson from the replacements.

The Fantasy Premier League Team of the Week for Matchday 18

Keeper and Defence

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

Arsenal's backline suffered a brief dip after an injury to Gabriel, however, they've recorded two clean sheets over their last four matches , boasting nine so far before half the season gone.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in just a handful of matches at home campaign. Those goals came from Erling Haaland, a spectacular strike from Tottenham's forward and a unexpected header from Tolu Arokodare.

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

This week features a triple-up from the Gunners' backline.

Not only are they the top defensive unit statistically, recording shutouts in over 50% of their matches, they take on a Brighton side who have failed to score in two consecutive outings.

The South Coast club have only managed 9 strikes in eight matches on the road.

The Dutch defender continues to be a solid option every week and has increased attacking upside since returning to the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has collected defensive contribution points in his past four starts, which included two clean sheets.

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

Managers would love half a dozen Liverpool players for this fixture if allowed.

Wolves were shut out for the 10th time this season during Saturday's two-nil home loss to the Bees.

They have scored just 9 strikes this campaign, with only a couple away from home. This is a very secure clean sheet opportunity available.

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

Even with the Yorkshire club's improved offensive form – including the performances of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – we're selecting a Stadium of Light shutout at home.

That would mark a third consecutive and the Paraguayan defender establishing himself as an outstanding value defender option. You can field him regularly in most games, thanks to his consistent defensive contribution points.

Midfielders

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

Mount will likely assume a significant responsibility for Manchester United in the next few games, with Bruno Fernandes suffering an injury.

Recently, United registered the greatest expected goals (xG) across the Premier League by over three goals – 8.78 versus second-best Leeds' 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle team who have struggled on the road – managing a single victory in seven.

Mount is likely to assume many of Fernandes' playmaking duties, notably on set-pieces, and could play behind the striker.

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 the struggling Wolves representing a perfect scenario for it.

Wirtz has delivered returns in three out of his past four games – two assists and one 'defcon' performance.

During that spell he has created 10 chances, a team-high among all Liverpool, while his xG is 0.88.

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

Boasting 30 points in two games, the midfielder's form cannot be overlooked.

He is Aston Villa's key attacker, who can creating a goal with the smallest space inside the area.

A fixture at Stamford Bridge might seem a challenging proposition, but Villa have emerged victorious at that ground twice during recent years.

Strikers

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 a five-goal haul over three matches, Ekitike gets the captain's armband this week.

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

One cannot consider benching Haaland, although because he has a more difficult fixture on the road in this round, we are opting to bet against him for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m