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How many The Reds assets are you able to squeeze in your squad in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off a pair of triumphs , with a sizzling forward in their French frontman going into a fixture with Wolverhampton Wanderers currently tracking for an abysmal top-flight seasons in history.

If you've kept a portion of your Africa Cup of Nations free transfers , with the funds to upgrade by replacing the unavailable Manchester United's playmaker, in that case Liverpool players should be the primary focus.

The ideal squad is chosen using present FPL prices to stay under a £100m budget, as if activating a Free Hit chip.

How Did Last Week's Squad?

Captain Erling Haaland (a huge score) , combined with the in-form pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) as well as Hugo Ekitike led the team to a respectable score – supplemented by a double-digit performance from Fulham's defender off the bench.

The Fantasy Premier League Team of the Week for Gameweek 18

Goalkeeper and Defence

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

Arsenal's defence had a minor wobble following the absence of their Brazilian defender, yet they've secured two clean sheets over their last four matches , boasting nine to their name with not even the campaign's midpoint completed.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in just a handful of matches at home this season. The strikes they conceded were scored by Erling Haaland, a long-range strike from Tottenham's forward and a unexpected header from Tolu Arokodare.

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

It's a triple-up from the Gunners' defence.

As well as being the best defence in the game, with a clean sheet in more than half of their matches, they take on a Brighton team that has failed to score in two consecutive matches.

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

The Dutch defender continues to be a reliable pick each gameweek and has greater offensive potential now he is right-back.

The Ecuadorian has earned 'defcon' points over his last four starts, featuring two clean sheets.

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

I'd pick half a dozen Liverpool players this week if the rules permitted.

Wolves drew another blank for the 10th time this season in a recent two-nil home loss to Brentford.

They have scored just 9 goals this campaign, with only a couple away from home. This is as safe a clean sheet opportunity possible.

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

Regardless of the Yorkshire club's improved offensive form – highlighted by their striker – the pick is a Stadium of Light clean sheet at home.

This would secure a third consecutive , with Alderete is cementing himself as an outstanding low-cost defender option. Managers can field him regularly across many fixtures, given his potential for defensive contribution points.

Midfielders

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

Mount is expected to take on a bigger role at Manchester United in the next few games, following their Portuguese maestro being sidelined.

In their last three matches, United registered the highest expected goals (xG) in the league by a significant margin – 8.78 compared to the next best Leeds' 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle United side who have struggled in away matches – with just one win from seven attempts.

Mount is likely to take over a large share of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, notably on set-pieces, potentially operate in the number 10 role.

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

The German playmaker is due a major point return and a fixture at Anfield versus Wolves being the prime opportunity for it.

He has delivered returns across his past four games – a pair of assists and one 'defcon' display.

Over that time he has created 10 chances, the highest among all his teammates, while his xG stands at 0.88.

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

With 30 points across two gameweeks, Rogers' current form cannot be overlooked.

He is Villa's key attacker, with an ability to producing a strike with minimal space inside the area.

An away trip to Chelsea may appear a tough assignment, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious at that ground twice during the past three seasons.

Forwards

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

Given facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no rivalry for a starting spot, and having scored five goals in three games, the French striker receives the double-points role this week.

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

It is unthinkable to dropping Haaland, however because he has a tougher fixture on the road in this round, I'm willing to bet against him for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m