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The quantity of The Reds assets might you squeeze into your lineup this week?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched back-to-back wins and boast a in-form forward in Hugo Ekitike going into a fixture with Wolverhampton Wanderers that are tracking for one of the worst top-flight campaigns in history.

For managers who retained a portion of your Africa Cup of Nations free transfers , with the funds to spend after losing the sidelined Manchester United's playmaker, consequently assets from Anfield picks should be your top priority.

This ideal squad is constructed based on present Fantasy Premier League valuations to stay under a 100 million pound cap, as if activating a Free Hit.

How Did Last Week's Selection?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (32 points) , combined with the productive duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) as well as Liverpool's frontman guided the selection to a respectable 82 points – supplemented by a double-digit cameo from Fulham's defender from the replacements.

This Week's Fantasy Premier League Selection for Gameweek 18

Keeper & Defenders

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

The North London side's defence experienced a slight stumble after the absence of their Brazilian defender, but they have kept two clean sheets recently and have nine already before half the season gone.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in all but three fixtures at the Emirates campaign. The strikes they conceded came from Erling Haaland, a wondrous strike from Tottenham's forward , plus a late goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

This week features a triple selection on the Arsenal backline.

Not only are they the strongest defensive unit in the game, recording shutouts in more than half of their matches, they take on a Roberto De Zerbi's team that has not found the net in their past two outings.

The South Coast club have only managed nine strikes across eight away games.

Timber is a reliable pick each gameweek , with increased goal threat since returning to right-back.

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

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

Managers would love six Liverpool assets this week if allowed.

Gary O'Neil's team were shut out for the 10th time so far in a recent two-nil defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

They have scored just 9 strikes this campaign, with only a couple on the road. This is one of the safest clean sheet prospect available.

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

Despite Leeds United's better goalscoring upturn – including the performances of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – the pick is a Stadium of Light shutout at home.

That would mark their third consecutive and Alderete becoming an outstanding value defender option. Managers can start him confidently across many fixtures, thanks to his regular 'defcon' points.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder will likely assume a key responsibility at Manchester United in the next few games, with Bruno Fernandes out injured.

In their last three matches, United registered the highest xG across the Premier League by over three goals – 8.78 against the next best Leeds United's 5.68.

They face a Newcastle team that has struggled away from home – managing one win in their last seven.

The former Chelsea man may assume a large share of the injured star's creative responsibilities, especially on set-pieces, and might operate as an attacking midfielder.

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

Wirtz is on the verge of a significant score , with a fixture at Anfield versus the struggling Wolves presenting an ideal opportunity for that to happen.

He has delivered returns in three out of four recent games – a pair of assists plus a defensive contribution performance.

Over that time he has created 10 chances, the most of any Liverpool, while his expected goals is 0.88.

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

Boasting 30 points in two games, Rogers' hot streak cannot be overlooked.

He is Villa's talisman, capable of scoring a strike from minimal space in the box.

An away trip at Stamford Bridge may appear a difficult assignment, the Birmingham club have won there on two occasions in the past three seasons.

Forwards

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

Given facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no rivalry for a starting spot, coupled with bagged a five-goal haul in three games, Ekitike earns the captaincy this week.

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

There's no omitting the Norwegian goal machine, but with him having a tougher fixture on the road in this round, we are opting to look elsewhere with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m