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

The Merseyside club have secured back-to-back wins , with a sizzling forward in Hugo Ekitike ahead of a fixture with a struggling Wolves side currently on course for an abysmal top-flight seasons in history.

If you've retained some of your Africa Cup of Nations transfers , with the funds to upgrade by replacing the injured Manchester United's playmaker, consequently Liverpool options ought to be your top priority.

The team of the week is chosen based on latest Fantasy Premier League costs to comply with a £100m cap, simulating activating a Free Hit.

A Look Back at Last Week's Selection?

Captain Manchester City's striker (a huge score) , alongside the hot pair of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) and Liverpool's frontman propelled the squad to a respectable score – supplemented by a double-digit performance from Antonee Robinson as a substitute.

This Week's Fantasy Premier League Ideal Squad for Matchday 18

Keeper and Defenders

David Raya, Arsenal, goalkeeper, £6m – vs Brighton (H).

The North London side's defence suffered a slight stumble after an injury to Gabriel, yet they've recorded two shutouts in their past four , with nine already before half the season played.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in just a handful of home games campaign. Those goals were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a spectacular effort from Richarlison and a surprise goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

This week features a triple selection from the Gunners' defence.

Not only are they the best defence in FPL, with a clean sheet in over 50% of their fixtures, they take on a Brighton team who have not found the net in their past two matches.

The South Coast club have a mere nine strikes in eight matches on the road.

The Dutch defender is a steady option every week and has greater goal threat now he is the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has registered defensive contribution points in four consecutive starts, including a pair of shutouts.

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

I'd pick six Liverpool players this week if the rules permitted.

Wolves failed to score for the tenth occasion so far in a recent two-nil home loss to the Bees.

They have a paltry nine strikes this campaign, including two on the road. This is one of the safest shutout bet possible.

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

Despite Leeds United's better goalscoring upturn – including the performances of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – the pick is a Sunderland shutout at home.

This would secure a third in a row , with Alderete is cementing himself as a prime budget defender option. You can field him confidently across many fixtures, thanks to his consistent 'defcon' returns.

Midfield

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

Mount should play a key role for Manchester United over the coming fixtures, with their Portuguese maestro suffering an injury.

Over the past three games, United registered the greatest expected goals (xG) in the league by over three goals – 8.78 compared to second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle United side that has not excelled in away matches – managing a single victory in their last seven.

The former Chelsea man may take over a large share of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, particularly from dead-ball situations, and could operate behind the striker.

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

The German playmaker is on the verge of a significant score and a fixture at Anfield versus Wolves presenting the prime opportunity for it.

Wirtz has posted points across his last four games – a pair of assists and one 'defcon' performance.

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

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

With 30 points in two games, Rogers' current form cannot be overlooked.

He's Aston Villa's main goal threat, who can scoring a strike with minimal space inside the area.

A fixture at Chelsea may appear a difficult assignment, but Villa have won there twice during the last three campaigns.

Strikers

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

Due to his fixture, having no competition for his place, and having notched five goals over three matches, Ekitike earns the double-points role this week.

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

There's no omitting the Norwegian goal machine, but with him having a more difficult away game in this round, I'm willing to pass over him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m