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What number of Liverpool assets are you able to fit inside your team in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched a pair of triumphs and boast a red-hot striker in their French frontman ahead of a fixture with Wolves who are heading towards one of the worst top-flight campaigns on record.

Should you have held onto a few of your Africa Cup of Nations transfers , and possess the budget to reinvest by replacing the injured Manchester United's playmaker, consequently assets from Anfield picks ought to be the main consideration.

This ideal squad is chosen according to latest FPL valuations to stay under a £100m budget, as if you were playing a one-week wildcard.

How Did Last Week's Selection?

Captain Manchester City's striker (32 points) , alongside the in-form duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) plus Hugo Ekitike propelled the squad to a handsome 82 points – with a bonus a 10-point cameo from Fulham's defender as a substitute.

This Week's Fantasy Premier League Selection for Matchday 18

Keeper and Defenders

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

The North London side's defence had a slight stumble after an injury to their Brazilian defender, however, they've kept two clean sheets in their past four , with nine so far with not even the campaign's midpoint played.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in just a handful of home games this season. The strikes they conceded came from a Manchester City superstar, a spectacular effort from Tottenham's forward and a late goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

This week features a three-pronged from the Gunners' defence.

They are the top defensive unit in the game, recording shutouts in the majority of their fixtures, they face a Brighton side who have not found the net in two consecutive outings.

The South Coast club have only managed nine strikes in eight fixtures away from home.

Timber continues to be a solid choice every week and has increased goal threat now he is the full-back role.

Hincapie has collected defensive contribution points in his past four starts, including two clean sheets.

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

I'd pick half a dozen Liverpool players for this fixture if allowed.

Gary O'Neil's team failed to score for the 10th time so far in a recent 2-0 home loss to Brentford.

They have scored just nine goals all season, including a couple away from home. It represents as safe a shutout prospect available.

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

Despite Leeds United's improved goalscoring upturn – and the form of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – we're selecting a Sunderland shutout at home.

That would mark their third in a row , with Alderete establishing himself as an outstanding value defensive pick. You can start him regularly in most games, due to his potential for defensive contribution returns.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder is expected to take on a key role at Manchester United over the coming fixtures, with their Portuguese maestro being sidelined.

Recently, United registered the best xG across the Premier League by over three goals – 8.78 versus the next best Leeds United's 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle United team that has not excelled on the road – managing one win in their last seven.

Mount is likely to inherit a large share of the injured star's creative responsibilities, notably on set-pieces, and might feature in the number 10 role.

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

The German playmaker is due a significant score , with a fixture at Anfield versus the struggling Wolves representing the prime time for it.

He has posted points in three out of his past four fixtures – a pair of assists and one defensive contribution performance.

In that period his chance creation stands at 10 chances, the most of any his teammates, and his xG is 0.88.

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

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

He is Aston Villa's main goal threat, capable of scoring a strike with the smallest room inside the area.

A fixture at Chelsea might seem a tough assignment, but Villa have emerged victorious at that ground twice during recent years.

Strikers

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

Because of facing an abysmal Wolves side, a lack of competition for his place, and having notched a five-goal haul over three matches, the French striker gets the captaincy this week.

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

It is unthinkable to omitting Haaland, although with him having a tougher away game this week, we are opting to pass over him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m