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How many The Reds selections are you able to fit inside your team this week?

Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off a pair of triumphs , with a in-form forward in their French frontman going into a fixture with Wolves that are heading towards one of the worst top-flight campaigns ever.

For managers who held onto a few of your Africa Cup of Nations free transfers and have the budget to upgrade after losing the injured Manchester United's playmaker, in that case Liverpool players ought to be the primary focus.

The ideal squad is constructed based on present Fantasy Premier League costs to stay under a £100m spending limit, mirroring activating a one-week wildcard.

How Did The Previous Team?

Captain Manchester City's striker (32 points) and the productive pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) plus Liverpool's frontman propelled the selection to a handsome 82 points – supplemented by a double-digit contribution from Fulham's defender off the bench.

The Fantasy Premier League Ideal Squad for Matchday 18

Keeper and Defence

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

Arsenal's backline had a minor wobble following the absence of their Brazilian defender, however, they've recorded two shutouts recently , with 9 already with less than the campaign's midpoint completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in only three matches at home this season. The strikes they conceded came from a Manchester City superstar, a wondrous effort from Tottenham's forward and a unexpected header from Wolves' attacker.

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

We're opting for a three-pronged from the Arsenal backline.

They are the strongest defence statistically, with a clean sheet in more than half of their fixtures, they face a Roberto De Zerbi's side that has not found the net in their past two games.

The South Coast club have only managed 9 strikes from eight matches on the road.

The Dutch defender continues to be a solid option each gameweek and has greater offensive potential now he is the full-back role.

Hincapie has registered 'defcon' points in four consecutive starts, which included a pair of shutouts.

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

Managers would love six Anfield assets for this fixture if possible.

Wolves were shut out for the tenth occasion in 17 games in a recent 2-0 home loss to the Bees.

The Midlands side have scored just nine strikes all season, including two on the road. That makes this one of the safest shutout opportunity possible.

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

Regardless of Leeds United's recent offensive form – highlighted by their striker – I'm backing a Sunderland shutout on home soil.

That would mark a third consecutive , with the Paraguayan defender is cementing himself as the best value defender option. Managers can select him regularly in most games, thanks to his potential for 'defcon' points.

Midfield

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

Mount will likely assume a significant responsibility for Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, following their Portuguese maestro being sidelined.

Recently, Erik ten Hag's team registered the best expected goals (xG) statistically by a significant margin – 8.78 versus the next best Leeds' 5.68.

They face a Newcastle United team who have been poor away from home – managing one win in their last seven.

The former Chelsea man may take over many of the injured star's playmaking duties, notably on set-pieces, and could play as an attacking midfielder.

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

Wirtz is on the verge of a significant score , with a home match against Wolves being an ideal scenario for that to happen.

He has delivered returns in three of four recent fixtures – two assists plus a 'defcon' display.

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

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

After recording 30 points over two matches, the midfielder's hot streak demands attention.

He's Villa's main goal threat, with an ability to producing a strike from the smallest space in the box.

An away trip at Stamford Bridge could be viewed as a challenging assignment, but Villa have won at that ground on two occasions in the last three campaigns.

Forwards

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

Given his fixture, a lack of competition for a starting spot, and having notched a five-goal haul over three matches, Ekitike gets the double-points role for this round.

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

One cannot consider omitting the Norwegian goal machine, but because he has a tougher fixture on the road in this round, I'm willing to look elsewhere for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m