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What number of The Reds selections are you able to squeeze into your squad in the upcoming gameweek?

The Merseyside club have secured two consecutive victories and boast a red-hot attacker in Hugo Ekitike going into a encounter with a struggling Wolves side who are on course for one of the worst Premier League campaigns ever.

Should you have held onto a portion of your Africa Cup of Nations free transfers and have the budget to upgrade following the injury to the injured Manchester United's playmaker, in that case Liverpool players ought to be your top priority.

The ideal squad is assembled using latest FPL costs to comply with a £100m spending limit, as if activating a Free Hit chip.

A Look Back at Last Week's Selection?

Skipper Erling Haaland (32 points) , alongside the productive duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) as well as Liverpool's frontman guided the selection to a handsome total – enhanced by a double-digit performance from Antonee Robinson off the bench.

Our Fantasy Premier League Selection for Matchday 18

Keeper and Defenders

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

The North London side's backline experienced a minor wobble following an injury to Gabriel, yet they've kept two clean sheets over their last four matches , boasting nine already with less than half the season 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 long-range strike from Tottenham's forward , plus a surprise header from Tolu Arokodare.

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

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

As well as being the top defensive unit in the game, recording shutouts in more than half of their matches, they take on a Roberto De Zerbi's team who have failed to score in their past two outings.

Brighton have only managed 9 strikes in eight fixtures away from home.

The Dutch defender is a solid pick each gameweek , possessing increased goal threat since returning to right-back.

Hincapie has earned 'defcon' points over his last four appearances, which included two clean sheets.

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

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

Gary O'Neil's team were shut out for the tenth occasion in 17 games during a recent 2-0 defeat at Molineux to the Bees.

The Midlands side have scored just nine goals this campaign, including two on the road. That makes this one of the safest shutout bet possible.

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

Even with the Yorkshire club's recent goalscoring upturn – including the performances of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – we're selecting a Sunderland clean sheet on home soil.

This would secure a third consecutive and the Paraguayan defender becoming a prime low-cost defender option. Managers can start him with assurance across many fixtures, thanks to his consistent 'defcon' returns.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder will likely assume a key role for Manchester United in the next few games, following their Portuguese maestro being sidelined.

Recently, United boast the best xG across the Premier League by over three goals – 8.78 compared to the next best Leeds' 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle side who have been poor on the road – managing a single victory in seven.

The former Chelsea man may take over many of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, notably from dead-ball situations, and might operate behind the striker.

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

Wirtz is on the verge of a big haul , with a fixture at Anfield versus the struggling Wolves presenting an ideal scenario for it.

Wirtz has registered attacking returns in three of his past four games – a pair of assists plus a defensive contribution display.

Over that time he has created 10 chances, a team-high among all Liverpool, and his expected goals is 0.88.

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

With 30 points over two matches, Rogers' current form is impossible to ignore.

He is Villa's key attacker, who can creating a goal with minimal room in the box.

An away trip to Chelsea may appear a challenging proposition, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious there twice during recent years.

Forwards

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

Due to facing an abysmal Wolves side, a lack of competition for a starting spot, coupled with bagged five goals in three games, Ekitike receives the captaincy for this round.

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

There's no omitting Haaland, but because he has a tougher fixture on the road this week, the choice is to bet against him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m