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How many The Reds assets are you able to fit inside your team in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched a pair of triumphs , with a sizzling striker in their French frontman preparing for a encounter with Wolves currently heading towards an abysmal top-flight seasons in history.

For managers who retained a few of your Africa Cup of Nations wildcards and have the cash to spend following the injury to the unavailable Manchester United's playmaker, consequently Liverpool players ought to be the primary focus.

This team of the week is constructed using latest FPL prices to stay under a 100 million pound budget, simulating using a one-week wildcard.

A Look Back at Last Week's Selection?

Skipper Erling Haaland (a huge score) , combined with the in-form duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) and Liverpool's frontman led the squad to a solid 82 points – supplemented by a double-digit performance from Fulham's defender from the replacements.

This Week's FPL Ideal Squad for Gameweek 18

Goalkeeper and Defenders

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

The North London side's defence suffered a minor wobble following the absence of Gabriel, but they have secured two clean sheets over their last four matches , boasting nine so far before the campaign's midpoint completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in only three fixtures at the Emirates this season. Those goals were scored by Erling Haaland, a long-range strike from Tottenham's forward and a late header from Tolu Arokodare.

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

This week features a three-pronged on the Gunners' backline.

Not only are they the best defensive unit statistically, with a clean sheet in over 50% of their matches, they host a Brighton side that has not found the net in their last two games.

The South Coast club have only managed nine strikes in eight fixtures away from home.

The Dutch defender remains a reliable choice each gameweek , possessing increased attacking upside now he is right-back.

The Ecuadorian has earned 'defcon' points in his past four appearances, including two clean sheets.

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

Managers would love half a dozen Anfield assets this week if the rules permitted.

Gary O'Neil's team were shut out for the tenth occasion this season during Saturday's two-nil defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

The Midlands side have only managed 9 strikes this campaign, with only two on the road. This is a very secure clean sheet opportunity available.

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

Even with the Yorkshire club's improved offensive form – including the performances of their striker – I'm backing a Stadium of Light shutout on home soil.

That would mark their third in a row and Alderete becoming a prime value defender option. Managers can field him regularly across many fixtures, due to his regular 'defcon' points.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder will likely assume a significant responsibility at Manchester United over the coming fixtures, following Bruno Fernandes out injured.

Recently, United have generated the greatest xG in the league by over three goals – 8.78 compared to second-best Leeds' 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle team who have struggled in away matches – with just a single victory in seven.

Mount is likely to assume many of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, especially on set-pieces, and could feature as an attacking midfielder.

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

Wirtz is poised for a major point return , with a home match versus Wolves being an ideal time for it.

He has posted points across his past four games – a pair of assists plus a defensive contribution display.

In that period his chance creation stands at 10 chances, the highest of any his teammates, while his expected goals totals 0.88.

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

Boasting 30 points over two matches, the midfielder's form is impossible to ignore.

He's Aston Villa's key attacker, with an ability to producing a goal with half a yard of room in the box.

An away trip at Stamford Bridge may appear a challenging assignment, the Birmingham club have won there twice during the past three seasons.

Strikers

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

Because of facing an abysmal Wolves side, a lack of competition for a starting spot, coupled with bagged five goals in three games, the French striker gets the captain's armband for this round.

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

There's no omitting Haaland, however with him having a more difficult away game this week, we are opting to bet against him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m