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The quantity of Liverpool assets might you accommodate in your team for this round?

The Merseyside club have notched two consecutive victories , featuring a sizzling striker in Hugo Ekitike going into a fixture with Wolves who are on course for an abysmal Premier League seasons in history.

If you've retained a portion of your Africa Cup of Nations transfers , and possess the budget to upgrade by replacing the unavailable Manchester United's playmaker, consequently assets from Anfield options ought to be the primary focus.

The weekly selection is chosen according to current Fantasy Premier League prices to stay under a £100m spending limit, mirroring activating a Free Hit.

How Did Last Week's Selection?

Captain Erling Haaland (32 points) and the hot duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) as well as Hugo Ekitike guided the squad to a solid score – enhanced by a 10-point cameo from Antonee Robinson as a substitute.

The Fantasy Premier League Selection for Gameweek 18

Keeper and Defenders

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

The North London side's defence suffered a brief dip in the wake of an injury to their Brazilian defender, but they have secured two shutouts recently , boasting nine to their name before the campaign's midpoint gone.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in just a handful of matches at home this season. The strikes they conceded came from Erling Haaland, a wondrous strike from Richarlison , plus a late header from Wolves' attacker.

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

We're opting for a triple-up on the Arsenal backline.

Not only are they the strongest defence in FPL, recording shutouts in more than half of their matches, they face a Roberto De Zerbi's team that has failed to score in their past two matches.

Brighton have only managed nine strikes in eight fixtures away from home.

The Dutch defender is a reliable option each gameweek , with more goal threat since returning to the full-back role.

Hincapie has earned defensive contribution points in his past four starts, featuring a pair of shutouts.

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

Managers would love half a dozen Anfield assets this week if possible.

Gary O'Neil's team failed to score for the tenth occasion so far during Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Molineux to the Bees.

They have a paltry nine goals this campaign, with only a couple away from home. That makes this as safe a clean sheet opportunity available.

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

Despite the Yorkshire club's recent offensive form – and the form of their striker – we're selecting a Stadium of Light clean sheet at home.

This would secure their third in a row and the Paraguayan defender establishing himself as an outstanding value defensive pick. Managers can start him with assurance in most games, due to his potential for defensive contribution returns.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder should play a significant responsibility at Old Trafford in the next few games, following their Portuguese maestro being sidelined.

In their last three matches, Erik ten Hag's team registered the highest expected goals (xG) statistically by a comfortable distance – 8.78 versus second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle United team that has struggled in away matches – with just a single victory in seven.

Mount may take over a large share of the injured star's creative responsibilities, notably from dead-ball situations, and might play behind the striker.

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

The German playmaker is on the verge of a big haul and a home match against the struggling Wolves representing a perfect opportunity for that to happen.

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

Over that time his chance creation stands at 10 chances, the highest among all Liverpool, while his xG is 0.88.

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

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

He is Villa's key attacker, capable of scoring a strike with minimal space in the box.

A fixture at Stamford Bridge could be viewed as a tough assignment, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious at that ground on two occasions in recent years.

Strikers

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

Because of facing an abysmal Wolves side, a lack of competition for his place, coupled with bagged five goals over three matches, the French striker gets the double-points role this week.

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

One cannot consider dropping Haaland, however with him having a tougher away game in this round, we are opting to bet against him for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m