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The quantity of The Reds assets might you accommodate in your squad this week?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched back-to-back wins , featuring a in-form striker in Hugo Ekitike ahead of a encounter with a struggling Wolves side who are on course for one of the worst top-flight campaigns ever.

Should you have kept a few of your AFCON free transfers and have the budget to spend after losing the unavailable Bruno Fernandes, consequently assets from Anfield picks must be your top priority.

The team of the week is chosen using present FPL costs to stay under a 100 million pound spending limit, as if you were playing a Free Hit chip.

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Captain Erling Haaland (a massive haul) and the in-form duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) and Liverpool's frontman guided the squad to a handsome total – enhanced by a double-digit performance from Antonee Robinson from the replacements.

This Week's Fantasy Premier League Team of the Week for Matchday 18

Keeper & Defenders

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

Arsenal's defence experienced a minor wobble following an injury to their Brazilian defender, but they have recorded two shutouts over their last four matches and have nine so far before half the season played.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have let in goals in only three matches at home this season. Those goals came from Erling Haaland, a wondrous strike from Tottenham's forward , plus a surprise header from Wolves' attacker.

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

This week features a triple-up on the Gunners' defence.

Not only are they the strongest defensive unit in FPL, recording shutouts in more than half of their matches, they take on a Brighton team that has drawn a blank in their past two outings.

Brighton have a mere nine strikes in eight away games.

The Dutch defender remains a solid option every week , with increased offensive potential since returning to right-back.

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

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

Managers would love six Liverpool assets for this fixture if allowed.

Wolves drew another blank for the tenth occasion in 17 games during a recent 2-0 defeat at Molineux to the Bees.

The Midlands side have a paltry nine goals all season, with only two on the road. This is as safe a shutout bet imaginable.

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

Regardless of the Yorkshire club's better goalscoring upturn – highlighted by Dominic Calvert-Lewin – I'm backing a Sunderland clean sheet on home soil.

It would be a third in a row , with the Paraguayan defender is cementing himself as a prime value defender option. Managers can field him confidently across many fixtures, given his consistent 'defcon' returns.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder is expected to take on a key responsibility for Manchester United over the coming fixtures, with Bruno Fernandes suffering an injury.

In their last three matches, United have generated the greatest expected goals (xG) statistically by a significant margin – 8.78 against the next best Leeds' 5.68.

They face a Newcastle side that has not excelled in away matches – with just one win in seven.

Mount may take over many of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, notably on set-pieces, and might feature as an attacking midfielder.

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

Wirtz is on the verge of a significant score and a fixture at Anfield versus Wolves being an ideal opportunity for that to happen.

He has posted points across four recent fixtures – two assists and one 'defcon' performance.

During that spell he has created 10 chances, a team-high of any Liverpool, and his xG is 0.88.

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

With 30 points over two matches, Rogers' form demands attention.

He is Villa's key attacker, with an ability to creating a goal with minimal room inside the area.

A fixture to Chelsea may appear a tough assignment, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious at that ground in two of the past three seasons.

Forwards

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

Due to facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no rivalry for his place, and having notched a five-goal haul in three games, Ekitike gets the double-points role this week.

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

There's no benching the Norwegian goal machine, but with him having a tougher fixture on the road in this round, the choice is to pass over him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m