Captain Hugo Ekitike along with a Triple Arsenal Backline – The Fantasy Premier League Squad for the Round

How many The Reds assets are you able to accommodate in your lineup this week?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched a pair of triumphs , featuring a in-form striker in Hugo Ekitike going into a clash with Wolves currently on course for an abysmal top-flight seasons on record.

If you've held onto some of your Africa Cup of Nations transfers , with the funds to reinvest after losing the injured Manchester United's playmaker, consequently Liverpool options ought to be your top priority.

This team of the week is chosen based on present FPL valuations to fit within a £100m budget, as if activating a Free Hit.

How Did The Previous Team?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (a huge score) , alongside the productive duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) and Hugo Ekitike led the selection to a solid score – supplemented by a double-digit contribution from Antonee Robinson from the replacements.

Our FPL Ideal Squad for Matchday 18

Keeper and Defence

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

Arsenal's backline suffered a slight stumble following an injury to Gabriel, yet they've recorded two clean sheets recently and have 9 to their name with not even half the season played.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in just a handful of fixtures at the Emirates campaign. The strikes they conceded came from Erling Haaland, a wondrous strike from Tottenham's forward , plus a late header from Tolu Arokodare.

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

This week features a triple selection from the Gunners' backline.

They are the best defence statistically, recording shutouts in the majority of their fixtures, they host a Roberto De Zerbi's side who have not found the net in their last two outings.

Brighton have only managed nine strikes across eight fixtures away from home.

The Dutch defender remains a solid pick every week , with increased attacking upside since returning to the full-back role.

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

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

One could select six Liverpool assets for this fixture if allowed.

Wolves failed to score once again in 17 games in a recent 2-0 home loss to the Bees.

They have scored just nine goals in total, with only a couple on the road. That makes this a very secure clean sheet bet possible.

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

Regardless of the Yorkshire club's recent offensive form – and the form of their striker – the pick is a Stadium of Light clean sheet on home soil.

It would be a third in a row and the Paraguayan defender establishing himself as a prime budget defender option. Managers can start him confidently across many fixtures, due to his regular 'defcon' points.

Midfielders

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

Mount is expected to take on a bigger role for Old Trafford in the next few games, with Bruno Fernandes being sidelined.

Over the past three games, United have generated the highest expected goals (xG) across the Premier League by over three goals – 8.78 against second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle United team that has struggled on the road – with just one win in seven.

Mount may assume many of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, particularly on set-pieces, and might play behind the striker.

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

Wirtz is on the verge of a major point return , with a home match versus the struggling Wolves representing a perfect time for that to happen.

He has delivered returns in three out of his last four fixtures – a pair of assists plus a defensive contribution performance.

In that period his chance creation stands at 10 chances, the most among all Liverpool, while his expected goals is 0.88.

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

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

He's Villa's main goal threat, capable of creating a goal with the smallest room inside the area.

A fixture at Stamford Bridge may appear a difficult assignment, the Birmingham club have won at that ground twice during the past three seasons.

Strikers

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

Because of facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no competition for a starting spot, and having bagged a five-goal haul over three matches, the French striker earns the double-points role for this round.

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

One cannot consider omitting the Norwegian goal machine, although because he has a tricky away game this week, we are opting to look elsewhere for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m