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What number of The Reds assets might you accommodate in your lineup for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off a pair of triumphs , with a sizzling forward in their French frontman preparing for a encounter with Wolverhampton Wanderers that are on course for a historically poor top-flight seasons in history.

For managers who kept a portion of your AFCON free transfers and have the funds to spend following the injury to the unavailable Bruno Fernandes, consequently Liverpool players ought to be the main consideration.

This team of the week is constructed based on present FPL prices to fit within a £100m spending limit, mirroring using a one-week wildcard.

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Captain Erling Haaland (a huge score) and the in-form pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) and Liverpool's frontman propelled the team to a solid total – supplemented by a 10-point contribution from Fulham's defender as a substitute.

Our FPL Selection for Matchday 18

Keeper and Defence

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

Arsenal's defence experienced a brief dip following the absence of their Brazilian defender, but they have kept two clean sheets recently , boasting 9 to their name with not even half the season played.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in only three home games campaign. Those goals came from a Manchester City superstar, a wondrous effort from Richarlison and a unexpected header from Tolu Arokodare.

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

We're opting for a triple-up on the Gunners' defence.

They are the best defence statistically, with a clean sheet in over 50% of their matches, they take on a Brighton team that has drawn a blank in two consecutive matches.

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

The Dutch defender remains a solid option every week , with increased offensive potential now he is the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has registered 'defcon' points in his past four appearances, featuring a pair of shutouts.

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

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

Wolves drew another blank for the tenth occasion so far during Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

They have scored just nine strikes all season, with only a couple on the road. That makes this one of the safest clean sheet opportunity available.

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

Regardless of Leeds United's better offensive form – and the form of their striker – we're selecting a Stadium of Light clean sheet at home.

It would be their third in a row and Alderete establishing himself as an outstanding budget defensive pick. You can select him confidently across many fixtures, given his potential for 'defcon' returns.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder is expected to take on a key role for Manchester United over the coming fixtures, with Bruno Fernandes out injured.

Over the past three games, Erik ten Hag's team registered the highest expected goals (xG) in the league by a comfortable distance – 8.78 against second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle United team that has not excelled away from home – managing a single victory in seven.

The former Chelsea man is likely to take over a large share of the injured star's creative responsibilities, notably on set-pieces, and might operate as an attacking midfielder.

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

The German playmaker is due a big haul and a home match against the struggling Wolves being a perfect opportunity for that to happen.

Wirtz has posted points across his last four fixtures – a pair of assists and one 'defcon' display.

During that spell he has created 10 chances, the most of any Liverpool, and his expected goals totals 0.88.

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

With 30 points across two gameweeks, the midfielder's hot streak cannot be overlooked.

He is Aston Villa's talisman, with an ability to producing a goal from the smallest space inside the area.

An away trip to Chelsea might seem a tough proposition, but Villa have emerged victorious there twice during the last three campaigns.

Strikers

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

Given facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no rivalry for his place, coupled with scored a five-goal haul over three matches, the French striker receives the double-points role this week.

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

There's no benching Haaland, but with him having a tougher away game this week, we are opting to bet against him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m