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What number of The Reds assets are you able to fit into your lineup in the upcoming gameweek?

The Merseyside club have secured a pair of triumphs , featuring a red-hot striker in their French frontman going into a clash with a struggling Wolves side that are on course for one of the worst top-flight campaigns on record.

If you've retained a few of your AFCON wildcards and have the budget to spend after losing the unavailable Manchester United's playmaker, consequently assets from Anfield options must be the primary focus.

The team of the week is assembled based on present Fantasy Premier League valuations to fit within a 100 million pound budget, as if using a Free Hit chip.

A Look Back at The Previous Team?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (a massive haul) and the productive duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) as well as Hugo Ekitike propelled the selection to a handsome score – enhanced by a double-digit cameo from Antonee Robinson off the bench.

The FPL Team of the Week for Matchday 18

Goalkeeper and Defence

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

Arsenal's backline suffered a slight stumble in the wake of an injury to their Brazilian defender, however, they've recorded two shutouts over their last four matches , boasting nine already with less than half the season completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in just a handful of home games this season. Those goals came from a Manchester City superstar, a wondrous effort from Richarlison and a surprise goal from Tolu Arokodare.

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

We're opting for a triple selection from the Gunners' defence.

They are the top defensive unit in FPL, recording shutouts in the majority of their fixtures, they host a Brighton team that has not found the net in their past two matches.

The South Coast club have only managed 9 strikes in eight matches on the road.

Timber continues to be a steady pick every week and has more offensive potential now he is right-back.

Hincapie has collected defensive contribution points in his past four appearances, including a pair of shutouts.

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

Managers would love half a dozen Anfield players this week if possible.

Gary O'Neil's team drew another blank once again this season during a recent 2-0 defeat at Molineux to the Bees.

The Midlands side have a paltry 9 goals all season, including two away from home. It represents a very secure shutout prospect possible.

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

Despite Leeds United's improved goalscoring upturn – highlighted by their striker – we're selecting a Sunderland clean sheet at home.

This would secure their third in a row , with Alderete becoming a prime low-cost defensive pick. Managers can start him regularly in most games, thanks to his potential for defensive contribution points.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder will likely assume a significant role for Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, with their Portuguese maestro out injured.

Over the past three games, Erik ten Hag's team registered the best xG across the Premier League by a comfortable distance – 8.78 versus the next best Leeds United's 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle United side who have been poor on the road – with just a single victory from seven attempts.

Mount is likely to assume many of the injured star's playmaking duties, notably from dead-ball situations, potentially operate behind the striker.

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

The German playmaker is due a significant score , with a home match versus the struggling Wolves being a perfect scenario for it.

He has delivered returns in three of his past four games – a pair of assists and one defensive contribution performance.

During that spell his chance creation stands at 10 chances, the most of any his teammates, while his xG totals 0.88.

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

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

He is Aston Villa's key attacker, capable of scoring a strike from half a yard of space in the box.

A fixture at Stamford Bridge may appear a tough proposition, the Birmingham club have won there on two occasions in recent years.

Strikers

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

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

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

It is unthinkable to benching the Norwegian goal machine, however with him having a tricky away game in this round, the choice is to look elsewhere for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m