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The quantity of The Reds selections can you fit into your squad this week?

Jurgen Klopp's side have secured a pair of triumphs and boast a in-form attacker in their French frontman ahead of a clash with a struggling Wolves side who are tracking for an abysmal Premier League campaigns ever.

Should you have retained a portion of your Africa Cup of Nations transfers and have the cash to spend after losing the unavailable Bruno Fernandes, consequently assets from Anfield players must be your top priority.

This ideal squad is constructed according to current FPL prices to stay under a £100m budget, simulating activating a Free Hit.

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Skipper Erling Haaland (32 points) , combined with the productive pair of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) plus Liverpool's frontman guided the squad to a handsome score – with a bonus a double-digit performance from Antonee Robinson from the replacements.

The Fantasy Premier League Ideal Squad for Matchday 18

Goalkeeper and Defenders

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

The North London side's backline had a minor wobble in the wake of the absence of their Brazilian defender, however, they've secured two clean sheets over their last four matches , boasting nine to their name with not even the campaign's midpoint played.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in all but three matches at home campaign. Those goals came from a Manchester City superstar, a long-range effort from Richarlison and a surprise goal from Tolu Arokodare.

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

It's a triple-up on the Arsenal defence.

Not only are they the top defence statistically, with a clean sheet in over 50% of their fixtures, they host a Brighton team that has failed to score in their last two matches.

Brighton have only managed 9 goals across eight away games.

Timber remains a solid pick every week , possessing increased goal threat since returning to the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has collected defensive contribution points in his past four starts, including two clean sheets.

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

One could select half a dozen Liverpool assets this week if the rules permitted.

Wolves were shut out for the 10th time in 17 games during Saturday's 2-0 home loss to Brentford.

They have a paltry 9 strikes in total, with only two away from home. It represents as safe a shutout opportunity imaginable.

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

Despite the Yorkshire club's improved offensive form – and the form of their striker – I'm backing a Sunderland clean sheet on home soil.

That would mark their third consecutive , with Alderete becoming an outstanding budget defender option. Managers can start him regularly in most games, due to his consistent 'defcon' points.

Midfielders

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

Mount should play a bigger responsibility at Old Trafford in the next few games, due to their Portuguese maestro being sidelined.

In their last three matches, Erik ten Hag's team have generated the greatest xG statistically by over three goals – 8.78 versus the next best Leeds' 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle team that has been poor in away matches – managing a single victory from seven attempts.

The former Chelsea man may take over many of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, especially from dead-ball situations, and could feature in the number 10 role.

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

The German playmaker is due a big haul and a fixture at Anfield against Wolves presenting the prime time for that to happen.

Wirtz has delivered returns across four recent games – a pair of assists and one defensive contribution performance.

Over that time his chance creation stands at 10 chances, a team-high of any his teammates, while his xG is 0.88.

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

With 30 points across two gameweeks, Rogers' hot streak demands attention.

He is Aston Villa's key attacker, capable of scoring a goal from the smallest space in the box.

A fixture to Stamford Bridge could be viewed as a challenging proposition, the Birmingham club have won at that ground on two occasions in recent years.

Forwards

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

Due to facing an abysmal Wolves side, a lack of rivalry for his place, coupled with scored a five-goal haul over three matches, the French striker gets the captain's armband for this round.

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

There's no benching the Norwegian goal machine, but because he has a more difficult fixture on the road in this round, we are opting to pass over him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m