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What number of Liverpool selections are you able to squeeze into your squad for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side have secured two consecutive victories , featuring a sizzling attacker in their French frontman preparing for a fixture with Wolverhampton Wanderers currently tracking for an abysmal top-flight seasons on record.

For managers who retained a portion of your AFCON transfers , with the cash to spend following the injury to the injured Bruno Fernandes, then assets from Anfield options should be your top priority.

This ideal squad is assembled according to latest Fantasy Premier League costs to comply with a 100 million pound cap, as if activating a Free Hit chip.

How Did Last Week's Team?

Captain Erling Haaland (a massive haul) , combined with the in-form pair of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) and Liverpool's frontman guided the team to a solid total – with a bonus a double-digit contribution from Antonee Robinson off the bench.

Our Fantasy Premier League Selection for Matchday 18

Keeper & Defence

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

The North London side's backline suffered a slight stumble in the wake of the absence of their Brazilian defender, however, they've recorded two clean sheets over their last four matches and have 9 to their name before half the season gone.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in all but three home games campaign. Those goals came from a Manchester City superstar, a wondrous strike from Richarlison , plus a late goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

It's a triple-up on the Gunners' backline.

As well as being the best defensive unit in the game, with a clean sheet in more than half of their matches, they host a Roberto De Zerbi's side that has failed to score in their past two matches.

The South Coast club have a mere nine strikes from eight matches on the road.

Timber is a solid pick every week , with more offensive potential now he is the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has collected 'defcon' points in four consecutive starts, featuring two clean sheets.

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

I'd pick half a dozen Anfield players this week if possible.

Gary O'Neil's team drew another blank for the 10th time this season during a recent 2-0 home loss to Brentford.

The Midlands side have scored just 9 strikes in total, including two on the road. It represents as safe a clean sheet prospect imaginable.

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

Even with Leeds United's improved goalscoring upturn – including the performances of their striker – we're selecting a Sunderland clean sheet at home.

It would be their third consecutive and the Paraguayan defender establishing himself as the best low-cost defender option. You can start him confidently in most games, thanks to his potential for defensive contribution points.

Midfielders

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

Mount will likely assume a key responsibility at Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, with their Portuguese maestro suffering an injury.

In their last three matches, Erik ten Hag's team registered the greatest expected goals (xG) across the Premier League by over three goals – 8.78 versus the next best Leeds' 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle United team who have been poor on the road – managing one win in their last seven.

The former Chelsea man may inherit a large share of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, notably from dead-ball situations, and might operate behind the striker.

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

The German playmaker is on the verge of a major point return and a home match against the struggling Wolves presenting an ideal opportunity for that to happen.

Wirtz has registered attacking returns in three of his last four games – two assists and one defensive contribution display.

In that period he's made 10 chances, the highest among all Liverpool, while his expected goals is 0.88.

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

With 30 points over two matches, the midfielder's current form cannot be overlooked.

He is Aston Villa's main goal threat, who can producing a strike with minimal space inside the area.

A fixture to Chelsea could be viewed as a difficult proposition, but Villa have emerged victorious at that ground on two occasions in the last three campaigns.

Forwards

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

Because of his fixture, having no competition for his place, coupled with notched a five-goal haul in three games, the French striker receives the double-points role for this round.

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 pass over him for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m