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The quantity of The Reds selections can you fit in your squad in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched two consecutive victories , featuring a sizzling striker in their French frontman going into a clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers that are tracking for one of the worst top-flight campaigns on record.

If you've held onto some of your Africa Cup of Nations free transfers and have the cash to spend after losing the unavailable Manchester United's playmaker, consequently Liverpool picks ought to be the primary focus.

The team of the week is constructed using current FPL costs to stay under a 100 million pound spending limit, simulating activating a Free Hit.

What Was the Performance of Last Week's Selection?

Captain Erling Haaland (32 points) and the hot pair of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) and Hugo Ekitike led the squad to a solid total – supplemented by a double-digit performance from Fulham's defender from the replacements.

The FPL Team of the Week for Gameweek 18

Goalkeeper & Defence

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

The North London side's defence had a slight stumble after the absence of their Brazilian defender, but they have secured two shutouts recently , with nine so far with not even half the season played.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in only three matches at home this season. The strikes they conceded were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a spectacular strike from Richarlison , plus a late goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

This week features a three-pronged from the Arsenal backline.

As well as being the strongest defensive unit in FPL, recording shutouts in the majority of their matches, they face a Brighton team that has drawn a blank in two consecutive matches.

Brighton have a mere nine strikes from eight matches on the road.

The Dutch defender continues to be a solid choice each gameweek and has greater offensive potential now he is the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has collected 'defcon' points over his last four starts, featuring two clean sheets.

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

Managers would love six Anfield players for this fixture if possible.

Gary O'Neil's team failed to score once again this season in Saturday's two-nil home loss to Brentford.

The Midlands side have scored just nine strikes all season, including two on the road. This is as safe a clean sheet bet available.

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

Despite Leeds United's improved offensive form – and the form of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – the pick is a Stadium of Light shutout on home soil.

It would be a third consecutive , with the Paraguayan defender is cementing himself as an outstanding value defensive pick. Managers can field him with assurance in most games, given his consistent defensive contribution points.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder is expected to take on a key responsibility at Manchester United over the coming fixtures, following Bruno Fernandes being sidelined.

Recently, United boast the best expected goals (xG) statistically by over three goals – 8.78 versus second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

They face a Newcastle United side that has struggled in away matches – managing a single victory in seven.

The former Chelsea man could well inherit many of the injured star's creative responsibilities, notably on set-pieces, and could play in the number 10 role.

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

The German playmaker is poised for a big haul , with a fixture at Anfield versus Wolves presenting the prime scenario for it.

Wirtz has posted points in three out of his past four fixtures – a pair of assists plus a defensive contribution performance.

During that spell he has created 10 chances, a team-high among all his teammates, while his expected goals totals 0.88.

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

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

He's Villa's main goal threat, with an ability to producing a strike with minimal room inside the area.

A fixture to Chelsea could be viewed as a tough proposition, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious there in two of the past three seasons.

Strikers

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

Given facing an abysmal Wolves side, a lack of rivalry for a starting spot, and having scored a five-goal haul in three games, the French striker receives the captain's armband for this round.

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

There's no dropping Haaland, but with him having a tougher fixture on the road in this round, we are opting to look elsewhere with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m