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What number of The Reds selections can you fit inside your lineup for this round?

The Merseyside club are coming off two consecutive victories , featuring a in-form attacker in their French frontman going into a clash with a struggling Wolves side who are heading towards a historically poor Premier League seasons in history.

For managers who held onto a portion of your Africa Cup of Nations free transfers , with the budget to upgrade following the injury to the unavailable Manchester United's playmaker, consequently assets from Anfield players must be the primary focus.

The team of the week is constructed using present Fantasy Premier League costs to stay under a 100 million pound spending limit, mirroring using a Free Hit chip.

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Skipper Erling Haaland (a massive haul) and the productive pair of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) and Hugo Ekitike propelled the selection to a respectable total – enhanced by a double-digit performance from Antonee Robinson as a substitute.

This Week's FPL Team of the Week for Matchday 18

Goalkeeper & Defenders

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

The North London side's backline suffered a minor wobble following the absence of their Brazilian defender, yet they've secured two clean sheets over their last four matches and have nine to their name with less than the campaign's midpoint gone.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have let in goals in only three fixtures at the Emirates campaign. The strikes they conceded were scored by Erling Haaland, a spectacular effort from Tottenham's forward , plus a surprise goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

This week features a triple selection on the Gunners' defence.

As well as being the top defence in the game, recording shutouts in over 50% of their matches, they host a Roberto De Zerbi's team who have failed to score in their past two games.

The South Coast club have a mere 9 goals from eight away games.

The Dutch defender remains a steady choice every week , possessing more goal threat since returning to right-back.

The Ecuadorian has collected defensive contribution points in four consecutive appearances, which included 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 were shut out once again in 17 games during Saturday's two-nil home loss to the Bees.

The Midlands side have scored just nine goals this campaign, including two away from home. This is a very secure shutout opportunity possible.

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

Despite Leeds United's recent offensive form – highlighted by their striker – I'm backing a Sunderland clean sheet on home soil.

That would mark a third in a row , with the Paraguayan defender becoming the best budget defender option. You can start him confidently in most games, given his potential for defensive contribution points.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder will likely assume a significant part at Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, with their Portuguese maestro suffering an injury.

Recently, Erik ten Hag's team boast the best xG statistically by a significant margin – 8.78 against second-best Leeds' 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle side who have struggled away from home – managing a single victory from seven attempts.

The former Chelsea man may take over many of the injured star's creative responsibilities, especially from dead-ball situations, and could feature as an attacking midfielder.

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

The German playmaker is due a significant score and a fixture at Anfield versus the struggling Wolves presenting a perfect scenario for that to happen.

He has registered attacking returns in three of his last four fixtures – two assists and one 'defcon' display.

During that spell he's made 10 chances, the most of any Liverpool, while his xG stands at 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points over two matches, the midfielder's current form is impossible to ignore.

He's Aston Villa's main goal threat, capable of scoring a strike with half a yard of room inside the area.

A fixture at Stamford Bridge may appear a difficult proposition, but Villa have won there on two occasions in recent years.

Forwards

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

Given facing an abysmal Wolves side, a lack of competition for his place, coupled with notched five goals over three matches, Ekitike earns the double-points role this week.

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

It is unthinkable to omitting Haaland, however with him having a tricky fixture on the road this week, the choice is to look elsewhere for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m