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How many The Reds assets might you fit in your lineup this week?

Jurgen Klopp's side have secured two consecutive victories , with a sizzling attacker in Hugo Ekitike preparing for a clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers that are heading towards a historically poor Premier League seasons in history.

Should you have kept a few of your Africa Cup of Nations transfers , and possess the funds to upgrade by replacing the sidelined Manchester United's playmaker, then assets from Anfield picks should be the main consideration.

This weekly selection is chosen based on current Fantasy Premier League valuations to stay under a 100 million pound budget, simulating activating a one-week wildcard.

How Did The Previous Selection?

Captain Manchester City's striker (a massive haul) , alongside the hot duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) as well as Hugo Ekitike guided the selection to a respectable score – supplemented by a double-digit performance from Antonee Robinson from the replacements.

The Fantasy Premier League Ideal Squad for Gameweek 18

Keeper and Defenders

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

Arsenal's backline suffered a minor wobble following the absence of Gabriel, however, they've secured two clean sheets in their past four and have nine to their name with less than the campaign's midpoint gone.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in just a handful of fixtures at the Emirates campaign. The strikes they conceded came from a Manchester City superstar, a long-range strike from Richarlison and a late header from Wolves' attacker.

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

We're opting for a three-pronged on the Gunners' backline.

Not only are they the top defence statistically, with a clean sheet in more than half of their matches, they face a Brighton team that has not found the net in their past two matches.

The South Coast club have a mere nine strikes in eight away games.

Timber is a steady option each gameweek , with increased attacking upside now he is the full-back role.

Hincapie has registered defensive contribution points in his past four appearances, including two clean sheets.

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

I'd pick six Anfield players for this fixture if possible.

Wolves were shut out once again in 17 games during Saturday's 2-0 home loss to Brentford.

The Midlands side have a paltry nine goals in total, with only a couple away from home. This is one of the safest clean sheet prospect available.

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

Even with Leeds United's improved offensive form – highlighted by Dominic Calvert-Lewin – the pick is a Stadium of Light clean sheet at home.

It would be a third consecutive , with the Paraguayan defender becoming an outstanding value defender option. You can select him with assurance in most games, given his potential for defensive contribution returns.

Midfielders

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

Mount is expected to take on a bigger part for Old Trafford in the next few games, following Bruno Fernandes being sidelined.

In their last three matches, United boast the best expected goals (xG) across the Premier League by a significant margin – 8.78 against second-best Leeds' 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle United team that has been poor on the road – with just one win in their last seven.

The former Chelsea man is likely to assume a large share of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, especially from dead-ball situations, potentially play behind the striker.

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

The German playmaker is on the verge of a big haul and a home match versus the struggling Wolves being a perfect opportunity for that to happen.

Wirtz has posted points in three out of his past four games – a pair of assists plus a defensive contribution performance.

Over that time he has created 10 chances, the most of any his teammates, and his xG is 0.88.

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

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

He is Villa's talisman, who can producing a strike with half a yard of space in the box.

An away trip at Stamford Bridge may appear a tough assignment, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious at that ground on two occasions in recent years.

Forwards

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

Given his fixture, a lack of rivalry for a starting spot, coupled with notched five goals over three matches, Ekitike gets the captaincy this week.

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

It is unthinkable to omitting the Norwegian goal machine, although because he has a more difficult away game in this round, the choice is to bet against him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m