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How many Liverpool selections can you fit in your lineup for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side have secured two consecutive victories and boast a red-hot attacker in Hugo Ekitike preparing for a fixture with Wolverhampton Wanderers that are tracking for an abysmal Premier League seasons on record.

If you've retained a few of your AFCON transfers , and possess the cash to upgrade after losing the injured Manchester United's playmaker, consequently assets from Anfield picks must be your top priority.

The weekly selection is chosen based on latest FPL prices to stay under a 100 million pound spending limit, as if activating a Free Hit chip.

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Captain Manchester City's striker (a massive haul) and the productive pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) as well as Liverpool's frontman guided the selection to a handsome total – enhanced by a double-digit cameo from Fulham's defender as a substitute.

The FPL Selection for Gameweek 18

Keeper & Defenders

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

Arsenal's defence had a brief dip in the wake of an injury to their Brazilian defender, however, they've kept two clean sheets recently and have 9 already with less than the campaign's midpoint played.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have let in goals in just a handful of home games campaign. Those goals were scored by Erling Haaland, a long-range effort from Tottenham's forward and a late goal from Tolu Arokodare.

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

This week features a triple selection from the Gunners' backline.

They are the best defensive unit statistically, recording shutouts in more than half of their matches, they host a Brighton side who have drawn a blank in two consecutive matches.

The South Coast club have only managed 9 strikes across eight matches on the road.

The Dutch defender is a solid option every week , with increased attacking upside now he is right-back.

The Ecuadorian has earned 'defcon' points over his last four starts, featuring two clean sheets.

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

One could select six Anfield assets this week if the rules permitted.

Wolves drew another blank for the tenth occasion this season during a recent 2-0 defeat at Molineux to the Bees.

They have scored just 9 goals this campaign, with only two away from home. That makes this as safe a clean sheet prospect imaginable.

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

Despite Leeds United's better offensive form – highlighted by Dominic Calvert-Lewin – we're selecting a Sunderland shutout at home.

That would mark their third consecutive and the Paraguayan defender establishing himself as an outstanding low-cost defensive pick. You can start him with assurance in most games, given his potential for defensive contribution points.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder is expected to take on a significant responsibility for Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, with their Portuguese maestro out injured.

Over the past three games, United boast the highest xG in the league by over three goals – 8.78 compared to second-best Leeds' 5.68.

They face a Newcastle side who have not excelled away from home – managing one win in their last seven.

The former Chelsea man may assume many of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, notably from dead-ball situations, and could play as an attacking midfielder.

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

The German playmaker is due a significant score and a home match against Wolves presenting a perfect opportunity for that to happen.

He has registered attacking returns across his past four fixtures – a pair of assists plus a 'defcon' display.

In that period he has created 10 chances, a team-high among all his teammates, while his xG stands at 0.88.

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

With 30 points over two matches, the midfielder's hot streak cannot be overlooked.

He's Villa's key attacker, capable of scoring a goal from minimal space inside the area.

An away trip at Chelsea might seem a challenging proposition, but Villa have emerged victorious there on two occasions in the last three campaigns.

Strikers

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

Because of his fixture, a lack of rivalry for a starting spot, and having notched five goals in three games, the French striker earns the captain's armband this week.

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

One cannot consider dropping the Norwegian goal machine, but because he has a tougher away game this week, I'm willing to look elsewhere with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m