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What number of The Reds selections are you able to accommodate in your squad for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched two consecutive victories and boast a red-hot attacker in their French frontman going into a encounter with Wolves who are on course for one of the worst Premier League campaigns in history.

For managers who kept a portion of your AFCON wildcards , and possess the cash to spend by replacing the injured Manchester United's playmaker, then Liverpool options should be your top priority.

This weekly selection is assembled using latest FPL costs to fit within a 100 million pound cap, as if using a Free Hit.

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Skipper Erling Haaland (a huge score) , combined with the hot pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) plus Liverpool's frontman propelled the selection to a solid score – with a bonus a double-digit performance from Antonee Robinson from the replacements.

This Week's Fantasy Premier League Selection for Gameweek 18

Goalkeeper & Defenders

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

The North London side's backline experienced a minor wobble after an injury to their Brazilian defender, yet they've kept two clean sheets over their last four matches , boasting nine already before half the season played.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in all but three home games this season. Those goals were scored by Erling Haaland, a long-range strike from Richarlison , plus a unexpected header from Wolves' attacker.

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

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

They are the strongest defence statistically, recording shutouts in over 50% of their matches, they take on a Roberto De Zerbi's team that has failed to score in two consecutive games.

Brighton have only managed 9 goals in eight matches on the road.

The Dutch defender is a solid pick each gameweek and has increased goal threat since returning to right-back.

Hincapie has collected 'defcon' points in his past four starts, which included a pair of shutouts.

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

One could select six Anfield assets this week if possible.

Gary O'Neil's team drew another blank for the 10th time so far in Saturday's 2-0 home loss to the Bees.

They have only managed 9 strikes all season, with only two on the road. That makes this as safe a shutout bet available.

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

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

It would be their third consecutive , with the Paraguayan defender establishing himself as a prime value defender option. Managers can select him with assurance in most games, given his regular defensive contribution points.

Midfield

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

Mount should play a significant responsibility at Old Trafford in the next few games, with Bruno Fernandes out injured.

In their last three matches, United have generated the best xG statistically by a comfortable distance – 8.78 against the next best Leeds United's 5.68.

They face a Newcastle team that has been poor in away matches – managing a single victory in seven.

Mount may take over a large share of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, particularly from dead-ball situations, and could operate behind the striker.

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

Wirtz is on the verge of a significant score and a home match versus Wolves being the prime scenario for it.

He has delivered returns in three of his past four fixtures – two assists plus a 'defcon' performance.

Over that time his chance creation stands at 10 chances, the most among all his teammates, while his xG totals 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points over two matches, Rogers' hot streak is impossible to ignore.

He is Villa's main goal threat, who can scoring a goal from the smallest room in the box.

An away trip to Stamford Bridge might seem a difficult proposition, but Villa have emerged victorious there twice during recent years.

Strikers

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

Given his fixture, having no competition for a starting spot, and having bagged a five-goal haul in three games, the French striker earns the captaincy this week.

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

One cannot consider omitting Haaland, but with him having a tricky fixture on the road this week, we are opting to bet against him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m