Captain Hugo Ekitike and a Triple Arsenal Defence – The Fantasy Premier League Squad for the Round

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

Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off back-to-back wins , with a sizzling attacker in their French frontman ahead of a clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers currently heading towards a historically poor top-flight seasons ever.

Should you have held onto some of your Africa Cup of Nations wildcards , and possess the funds to reinvest following the injury to the unavailable Bruno Fernandes, in that case assets from Anfield players should be your top priority.

This weekly selection is assembled based on current Fantasy Premier League prices to stay under a 100 million pound spending limit, as if using a one-week wildcard.

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Captain Erling Haaland (a huge score) , combined with the productive pair of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) as well as Liverpool's frontman guided the selection to a solid score – with a bonus a 10-point cameo from Antonee Robinson as a substitute.

Our Fantasy Premier League Selection for Matchday 18

Keeper and Defenders

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

The North London side's backline had a minor wobble after the absence of Gabriel, however, they've recorded two shutouts recently , boasting 9 so far with not even half the season played.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in just a handful of home games campaign. Those goals were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a long-range strike from Richarlison , plus a late header from Wolves' attacker.

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

This week features a triple-up from the Gunners' defence.

Not only are they the top defence statistically, recording shutouts in more than half of their matches, they take on a Roberto De Zerbi's side who have drawn a blank in their last two outings.

The South Coast club have only managed 9 goals across eight fixtures away from home.

The Dutch defender remains a solid choice every week , with greater offensive potential operating as right-back.

The Ecuadorian has earned 'defcon' points in four consecutive appearances, featuring a pair of shutouts.

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

I'd pick half a dozen Anfield assets for this fixture if allowed.

Gary O'Neil's team failed to score for the 10th time in 17 games during a recent two-nil defeat at Molineux to the Bees.

They have a paltry nine goals all season, including two away from home. That makes this as safe a clean sheet opportunity available.

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

Despite the Yorkshire club's better goalscoring upturn – and the form of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – the pick is a Sunderland shutout at home.

It would be their third in a row and the Paraguayan defender becoming an outstanding value defender option. You can start him with assurance in most games, thanks to his regular 'defcon' returns.

Midfielders

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

Mount is expected to take on a key responsibility for Manchester United over the coming fixtures, following Bruno Fernandes out injured.

Over the past three games, Erik ten Hag's team have generated the greatest expected goals (xG) in the league by over three goals – 8.78 against the next best Leeds' 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle team that has struggled on the road – with just one win in their last seven.

Mount could well assume a large share of the injured star's creative responsibilities, notably on set-pieces, and might operate in the number 10 role.

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

The German playmaker is on the verge of a big haul and a home match versus Wolves presenting a perfect time for that to happen.

Wirtz has registered attacking returns in three of his past four fixtures – a pair of assists and one defensive contribution performance.

Over that time he has created 10 chances, the highest among all his teammates, and his xG is 0.88.

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

Boasting 30 points over two matches, the midfielder's current form demands attention.

He's Villa's key attacker, who can scoring a strike from the smallest space inside the area.

An away trip to Chelsea could be viewed as a tough proposition, but Villa have won at that ground on two occasions in the past three seasons.

Forwards

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

Because of facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no competition for a starting spot, and having notched a five-goal haul over three matches, the French striker gets the double-points role this week.

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

There's no benching Haaland, although with him having a more difficult fixture on the road in this round, we are opting to bet against him for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m