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How many The Reds players are you able to fit into your team in the upcoming gameweek?

The Merseyside club have secured a pair of triumphs , with a sizzling striker in their French frontman preparing for a fixture with Wolverhampton Wanderers who are on course for a historically poor top-flight campaigns in history.

For managers who kept a few of your Africa Cup of Nations transfers , and possess the budget to spend by replacing the injured Manchester United's playmaker, in that case Liverpool players ought to be the primary focus.

The ideal squad is chosen based on current FPL prices to fit within a £100m spending limit, mirroring activating a Free Hit.

How Did The Previous Team?

Captain Manchester City's striker (a massive haul) , combined with the in-form pair of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) and Hugo Ekitike propelled the selection to a solid 82 points – supplemented by a 10-point cameo from Antonee Robinson as a substitute.

The Fantasy Premier League Ideal Squad for Matchday 18

Keeper and Defence

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

The North London side's defence experienced a brief dip after the absence of their Brazilian defender, however, they've secured two shutouts over their last four matches , with nine to their name with not even half the season gone.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in only three fixtures at the Emirates this season. The strikes they conceded were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a long-range effort from Tottenham's forward , plus a late goal from Tolu Arokodare.

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

We're opting for a three-pronged from the Gunners' defence.

Not only are they the strongest defensive unit in FPL, recording shutouts in more than half of their fixtures, they host a Brighton team who have failed to score in two consecutive matches.

Brighton have only managed 9 goals from eight fixtures away from home.

The Dutch defender remains a steady option every week , with increased offensive potential operating as right-back.

The Ecuadorian has collected 'defcon' points in his past four starts, which included two clean sheets.

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

Managers would love six Anfield players this week if allowed.

Gary O'Neil's team were shut out for the 10th time so far in a recent 2-0 defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

They have only managed nine strikes all season, including a couple on the road. This is a very secure clean sheet prospect available.

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

Despite Leeds United's improved offensive form – including the performances of their striker – the pick is a Stadium of Light clean sheet at home.

That would mark their third consecutive , with Alderete is cementing himself as an outstanding low-cost defensive pick. Managers can select him confidently in most games, due to his regular defensive contribution returns.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder will likely assume a bigger responsibility for Old Trafford in the next few games, following Bruno Fernandes being sidelined.

Over the past three games, Erik ten Hag's team boast the best expected goals (xG) statistically by a significant margin – 8.78 against second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle team who have not excelled away from home – with just one win in seven.

Mount is likely to take over many of the injured star's playmaking duties, particularly from dead-ball situations, and could operate as an attacking midfielder.

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

The German playmaker is poised for a major point return and a home match against the struggling Wolves representing a perfect opportunity for it.

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

During that spell he has created 10 chances, the highest of any Liverpool, while his expected goals totals 0.88.

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

With 30 points in two games, the midfielder's current form demands attention.

He's Villa's main goal threat, with an ability to scoring a strike from the smallest space in the box.

A fixture to Stamford Bridge might seem a challenging assignment, the Birmingham club have won there on two occasions in the last three campaigns.

Strikers

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

Given facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no rivalry for his place, and having notched a five-goal haul over three matches, Ekitike gets the captain's armband for this round.

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

It is unthinkable to dropping the Norwegian goal machine, although with him having a tougher away game this week, the choice is to pass over him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m