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The quantity of Liverpool selections might you accommodate in your squad this week?

Jurgen Klopp's side have secured a pair of triumphs , featuring a sizzling striker in their French frontman ahead of a clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers who are on course for an abysmal Premier League campaigns in history.

Should you have held onto some of your AFCON transfers , and possess the funds to reinvest following the injury to the injured Bruno Fernandes, in that case assets from Anfield options must be the main consideration.

The weekly selection is constructed based on present Fantasy Premier League valuations to comply with a 100 million pound spending limit, mirroring you were playing a Free Hit.

How Did Our Recent Selection?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (32 points) , alongside the in-form pair of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) plus Hugo Ekitike led the selection to a solid score – enhanced by a double-digit performance from Antonee Robinson from the replacements.

This Week's Fantasy Premier League Ideal Squad for Matchday 18

Keeper and Defence

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

Arsenal's backline had a minor wobble following the absence of Gabriel, however, they've secured two clean sheets in their past four and have 9 already with not even half the season gone.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in only three fixtures at the Emirates this season. The strikes they conceded came from a Manchester City superstar, a long-range strike from Richarlison , plus a surprise header from Wolves' attacker.

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

We're opting for a triple selection from the Arsenal backline.

They are the best defensive unit in FPL, recording shutouts in the majority of their fixtures, they host a Brighton team that has drawn a blank in their past two outings.

The South Coast club have scored just nine strikes in eight fixtures away from home.

The Dutch defender continues to be a steady pick every week , with more goal threat since returning to right-back.

The Ecuadorian has earned defensive contribution points in four consecutive starts, including a pair of shutouts.

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

One could select six Anfield players this week if the rules permitted.

Wolves failed to score for the tenth occasion so far during Saturday's two-nil defeat at Molineux to the Bees.

They have a paltry nine strikes all season, with only a couple on the road. That makes this as safe a clean sheet opportunity imaginable.

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

Even with the Yorkshire club's improved offensive form – and the form of their striker – I'm backing a Sunderland shutout at home.

It would be a third in a row , with the Paraguayan defender becoming an outstanding value defender option. Managers can select him regularly across many fixtures, due to his consistent 'defcon' returns.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder will likely assume a significant responsibility for Manchester United over the coming fixtures, following their Portuguese maestro being sidelined.

In their last three matches, United registered the best expected goals (xG) across the Premier League by a comfortable distance – 8.78 versus second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle United side that has not excelled on the road – managing one win from seven attempts.

Mount may take over a large share of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, especially on set-pieces, potentially play as an attacking midfielder.

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

Wirtz is on the verge of a major point return and a home match versus the struggling Wolves presenting an ideal time for it.

He has registered attacking returns across four recent games – a pair of assists plus a defensive contribution display.

In that period he has created 10 chances, the highest of any his teammates, while his expected goals stands at 0.88.

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

With 30 points in two games, the midfielder's current form cannot be overlooked.

He's Aston Villa's talisman, who can producing a goal with minimal space inside the area.

An away trip at Stamford Bridge could be viewed as a tough proposition, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious at that ground twice during recent years.

Forwards

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

Due to his fixture, having no competition for his place, and having bagged a five-goal haul over three matches, Ekitike gets the captain's armband for this round.

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

It is unthinkable to benching the Norwegian goal machine, however because he has a tougher fixture on the road this week, we are opting to pass over him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m