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What number of The Reds assets can you squeeze into your team this week?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched two consecutive victories , with a sizzling attacker in Hugo Ekitike preparing for a encounter with Wolves that are heading towards one of the worst Premier League campaigns ever.

If you've retained some of your Africa Cup of Nations free transfers and have the budget to spend by replacing the unavailable Bruno Fernandes, in that case assets from Anfield picks must be the main consideration.

This team of the week is chosen according to latest FPL prices to comply with a 100 million pound cap, as if you were playing a Free Hit.

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Skipper Erling Haaland (a massive haul) , combined with the in-form pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) as well as Liverpool's frontman propelled the squad to a handsome total – supplemented by a 10-point contribution from Fulham's defender off the bench.

The FPL Selection for Matchday 18

Keeper and Defenders

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

Arsenal's defence experienced a brief dip after an injury to Gabriel, but they have secured two shutouts over their last four matches , boasting nine to their name before the campaign's midpoint gone.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in all but three matches at home campaign. Those goals were scored by Erling Haaland, a long-range effort from Tottenham's forward and a surprise goal from Tolu Arokodare.

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

It's a three-pronged on the Arsenal backline.

As well as being the best defence statistically, recording shutouts in over 50% of their matches, they host a Brighton side that has not found the net in two consecutive outings.

The South Coast club have scored just nine strikes across eight matches on the road.

Timber is a reliable choice each gameweek , possessing more offensive potential operating as the full-back role.

Hincapie has earned 'defcon' points over his last four starts, featuring two clean sheets.

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

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

Wolves were shut out once again so far in a recent two-nil defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

They have a paltry 9 strikes all season, including a couple away from home. That makes this a very secure clean sheet opportunity possible.

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

Despite Leeds United's improved goalscoring upturn – including the performances of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – I'm backing a Sunderland shutout at home.

It would be a third consecutive , with the Paraguayan defender establishing himself as the best low-cost defensive pick. Managers can field him with assurance in most games, due to his consistent 'defcon' points.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder will likely assume a significant role for Manchester United over the coming fixtures, following Bruno Fernandes being sidelined.

In their last three matches, United have generated the best expected goals (xG) in the league by a significant margin – 8.78 compared to the next best Leeds' 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle United team that has struggled in away matches – managing a single victory in seven.

The former Chelsea man is likely to inherit many of the injured star's creative responsibilities, especially on set-pieces, potentially feature behind the striker.

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

The German playmaker is on the verge of a big haul , with a home match against the struggling Wolves presenting a perfect opportunity for that to happen.

He has registered attacking returns in three out of his past four fixtures – two assists plus a defensive contribution performance.

Over that time he's made 10 chances, a team-high of any Liverpool, while his xG is 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points across two gameweeks, Rogers' hot streak is impossible to ignore.

He's Villa's key attacker, who can creating a goal with the smallest space in the box.

An away trip at Stamford Bridge might seem a challenging proposition, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious there in two of the past three seasons.

Forwards

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

Because of his fixture, having no rivalry for a starting spot, and having notched five goals in three games, Ekitike gets the captain's armband this week.

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

There's no benching the Norwegian goal machine, although because he has a more difficult away game this week, I'm willing to look elsewhere for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m