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How many The Reds assets might you fit inside your team in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off two consecutive victories , featuring a sizzling forward in Hugo Ekitike preparing for a encounter with Wolverhampton Wanderers currently on course for a historically poor top-flight seasons on record.

Should you have retained a portion of your Africa Cup of Nations transfers and have the funds to upgrade by replacing the sidelined Bruno Fernandes, consequently Liverpool picks should be the main consideration.

This team of the week is chosen using present Fantasy Premier League prices to stay under a 100 million pound budget, simulating activating a Free Hit chip.

A Look Back at The Previous Squad?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (a huge score) and the productive pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) as well as Liverpool's frontman propelled the squad to a respectable 82 points – with a bonus a 10-point contribution from Fulham's defender as a substitute.

This Week's FPL Team of the Week for Gameweek 18

Goalkeeper & Defenders

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

Arsenal's backline suffered a slight stumble following the absence of their Brazilian defender, however, they've secured two shutouts in their past four and have 9 so far with not even the campaign's midpoint completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in just a handful of home games this season. The strikes they conceded were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a spectacular strike from Tottenham's forward and a unexpected header from Wolves' attacker.

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

This week features a three-pronged on the Arsenal defence.

Not only are they the best defence in FPL, recording shutouts in the majority of their fixtures, they take on a Brighton team that has drawn a blank in their last two matches.

The South Coast club have a mere 9 strikes across eight matches on the road.

The Dutch defender is a reliable choice each gameweek , possessing greater offensive potential now he is the full-back role.

Hincapie has collected defensive contribution points in his past four starts, featuring a pair of shutouts.

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

One could select half a dozen Liverpool players this week if the rules permitted.

Gary O'Neil's team failed to score for the 10th time so far during a recent two-nil home loss to the Bees.

The Midlands side have only managed nine strikes this campaign, with only a couple away from home. This is a very secure shutout opportunity possible.

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

Even with the Yorkshire club's improved offensive form – and the form of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – the pick is a Sunderland clean sheet at home.

This would secure their third in a row , with the Paraguayan defender becoming an outstanding low-cost defender option. Managers can select him with assurance across many fixtures, due to his regular 'defcon' returns.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder will likely assume a key part at Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, due to their Portuguese maestro suffering an injury.

Over the past three games, United have generated the greatest expected goals (xG) in the league by a comfortable distance – 8.78 against second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle United team that has been poor in away matches – managing one win in their last seven.

Mount may assume a large share of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, particularly on set-pieces, and could feature behind the striker.

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

The German playmaker is poised for a major point return , with a home match versus the struggling Wolves presenting a perfect scenario for it.

He has delivered returns in three out of four recent games – a pair of assists plus a 'defcon' performance.

In that period his chance creation stands at 10 chances, a team-high among all his teammates, and his expected goals stands at 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points across two gameweeks, Rogers' current form demands attention.

He is Villa's talisman, capable of scoring a strike from half a yard of space in the box.

An away trip to Chelsea may appear a difficult proposition, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious there in two of recent years.

Strikers

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

Due to his fixture, having no rivalry for his place, and having bagged a five-goal haul in three games, the French striker gets the captaincy for this round.

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

One cannot consider benching the Norwegian goal machine, however with him having a tougher away game in this round, the choice is to look elsewhere with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m