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What number of Liverpool selections might you squeeze inside your lineup for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off a pair of triumphs , featuring a in-form striker in their French frontman preparing for a encounter with Wolverhampton Wanderers who are heading towards an abysmal top-flight seasons on record.

If you've kept a portion of your AFCON transfers , and possess the cash to spend by replacing the injured Bruno Fernandes, in that case assets from Anfield picks ought to be the primary focus.

This ideal squad is constructed using latest FPL prices to fit within a £100m cap, simulating you were playing a Free Hit.

What Was the Performance of Last Week's Squad?

Captain Erling Haaland (a massive haul) and the productive duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) as well as Liverpool's frontman led the selection to a handsome score – supplemented by a 10-point cameo from Antonee Robinson off the bench.

This Week's FPL Ideal Squad for Matchday 18

Goalkeeper and Defence

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

The North London side's backline had a brief dip in the wake of an injury to their Brazilian defender, but they have secured two shutouts in their past four and have nine already before the campaign's midpoint played.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in all but three fixtures at the Emirates campaign. Those goals came from Erling Haaland, a wondrous strike from Richarlison , plus a late goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

It's a triple selection on the Gunners' defence.

They are the best defensive unit statistically, with a clean sheet in over 50% of their fixtures, they host a Roberto De Zerbi's team that has drawn a blank in two consecutive outings.

Brighton have a mere 9 strikes in eight matches on the road.

The Dutch defender continues to be a steady option each gameweek , with more offensive potential operating as the full-back role.

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

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

I'd pick six Anfield assets this week if possible.

Wolves failed to score for the tenth occasion in 17 games during a recent 2-0 home loss to the Bees.

They have a paltry 9 goals this campaign, including two away from home. It represents as safe a shutout prospect available.

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

Regardless of Leeds United's recent offensive form – highlighted by Dominic Calvert-Lewin – the pick is a Stadium of Light shutout at home.

This would secure their third in a row , with the Paraguayan defender establishing himself as an outstanding budget defender option. You can start him confidently in most games, given his consistent 'defcon' returns.

Midfielders

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

Mount is expected to take on a significant part for Manchester United over the coming fixtures, with Bruno Fernandes out injured.

Recently, United boast the greatest expected goals (xG) in the league by a comfortable distance – 8.78 versus the next best Leeds' 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle side who have struggled away from home – managing one win in seven.

The former Chelsea man could well inherit many of Fernandes' playmaking duties, notably on set-pieces, and could play as an attacking midfielder.

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

Wirtz is due a significant score and a fixture at Anfield against Wolves presenting an ideal time for that to happen.

He has registered attacking returns in three out of his last four games – a pair of assists and one defensive contribution performance.

Over that time his chance creation stands at 10 chances, the most among all his teammates, while his xG stands at 0.88.

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

With 30 points in two games, the midfielder's current form cannot be overlooked.

He's Villa's key attacker, capable of scoring a goal with minimal space in the box.

An away trip to Chelsea may appear a challenging assignment, but Villa have emerged victorious there on two occasions in recent years.

Forwards

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

Given his fixture, having no competition for a starting spot, coupled with bagged a five-goal haul in three games, Ekitike earns the captaincy this week.

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

One cannot consider benching Haaland, however because he has a tougher away game in this round, the choice is to look elsewhere for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m