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The quantity of The Reds players can you fit in your team for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side have secured two consecutive victories , featuring a sizzling attacker in Hugo Ekitike preparing for a fixture with Wolverhampton Wanderers who are on course for one of the worst top-flight campaigns ever.

If you've kept some of your AFCON wildcards , and possess the funds to spend by replacing the sidelined Manchester United's playmaker, then assets from Anfield picks ought to be the main consideration.

This ideal squad is constructed according to current Fantasy Premier League costs to fit within a 100 million pound spending limit, as if you were playing a Free Hit.

A Look Back at Our Recent Team?

Captain Erling Haaland (a massive haul) , combined with the hot duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) plus Hugo Ekitike propelled the selection to a respectable score – supplemented by a double-digit cameo from Fulham's defender off the bench.

The Fantasy Premier League Ideal Squad for Gameweek 18

Keeper and Defenders

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

The North London side's backline suffered a minor wobble after the absence of Gabriel, yet they've secured two shutouts recently and have nine so far with not even the campaign's midpoint gone.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have let in goals in only three matches at home campaign. Those goals came from Erling Haaland, a spectacular effort from Richarlison and a late goal from Tolu Arokodare.

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

It's a triple-up on the Arsenal backline.

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

Brighton have only managed nine goals in eight fixtures away from home.

Timber remains a reliable option every week , possessing increased attacking upside operating as right-back.

Hincapie has earned defensive contribution points in four consecutive appearances, featuring a pair of shutouts.

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

One could select half a dozen Anfield players this week if possible.

Wolves were shut out for the 10th time in 17 games during Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

The Midlands side have scored just 9 goals in total, with only a couple on the road. That makes this as safe a clean sheet prospect available.

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

Even with Leeds United's better goalscoring upturn – highlighted by Dominic Calvert-Lewin – we're selecting a Stadium of Light clean sheet on home soil.

It would be their third in a row , with Alderete is cementing himself as an outstanding budget defensive pick. You can field him regularly across many fixtures, thanks to his regular 'defcon' points.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder is expected to take on a bigger responsibility for Manchester United in the next few games, due to their Portuguese maestro being sidelined.

In their last three matches, Erik ten Hag's team registered the best expected goals (xG) statistically by over three goals – 8.78 versus second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

They face a Newcastle team that has been poor on the road – managing a single victory in their last seven.

The former Chelsea man may assume a large share of the injured star's creative responsibilities, especially on set-pieces, and might operate as an attacking midfielder.

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

Wirtz is due a major point return and a fixture at Anfield versus the struggling Wolves representing a perfect opportunity for it.

He has posted points across his last four fixtures – a pair of assists plus a 'defcon' performance.

Over that time he has created 10 chances, the highest of any Liverpool, and his xG totals 0.88.

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

With 30 points across two gameweeks, Rogers' current form is impossible to ignore.

He's Villa's key attacker, who can scoring a goal with minimal space in the box.

A fixture at Chelsea could be viewed as a challenging assignment, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious there in two of the past three seasons.

Forwards

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

Because of his fixture, a lack of competition for his place, and having notched a five-goal haul over three matches, the French striker receives the captaincy for this round.

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

One cannot consider benching Haaland, but with him having a more difficult away game in this round, I'm willing to bet against him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m