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The crowd at Deepdale will also observe a minute’s silence before kick-off and both sides will wear black armbands.

We'll keep you across the tributes and the match at Preston throughout the afternoon

15:19Oli GampPRESTON 0-0 LIVERPOOL (16)

Lovely turn by Gravenberch in midfield and he sets up Ngumoha again on the left, he dribbles impressively inside before firing another effort that goes off target.



It's clear to see both sides are settling into the game and in no rush to push themselves too far just yet.

Liverpool keeping the lions' share of possession as you would expect.

15:00Oli GampKick-off

We've just had a perfectly-observed minute's silence and we're underway at Deepdale.

Preston get us underway.

Preston and liverpool players observe a minute's silence for Liverpool's late Portuguese striker #20 Diogo Jota during the pre-season friendly football match between Preston North End and Liverpool at Deepdale stadium in Preston, north-west England on July 13, 2025.

/ (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images) 14:54Oli GampSpecial performance for Jota

A singer is currently on the Deepdale pitch performing a special rendition of Can't Help Falling in Love by Elvis Presley.

Its a moving tribute as Preston captain Ben Whiteman arrives to place a wreath down in front of the Liverpool support.

The singer is now singing "You'll Never Walk Alone" in incredibly emotional scenes here.

Oh his name is Diogo."

(Image:Getty Images)14:26Oli GampLiverpool fans start tributes for Jota inside Deepdale

We're still more than 30 minutes from kick-off but that hasn't stopped away supporters from beginning their moving tribuets towards Jota inside the ground.

Some were seen holding up huge banners of Jota's face on it, with the message "You'll Never Walk Alone".

(Image:PA)14:04Oli GampLiverpool team to face Preston

Arne Slot's first line up of the season is revealed, with a start for new goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili - while there are also opportunities for youngsters Trey Nyoni and Rio Ngumoha.

New £116.5m signing Florian Wirtz is not involved because he is being given more time off following his appearance in the Nations League with Germany last month.

Liverpool XI: Marmadashvili, Bradley, Gomez, Nyoni, Tsimikas, Gravenberch, Stephenson, Salah, Szoboszlai, Chiesa, Ngumoha

13:53Oli GampLiverpool fans starting to arrive

We are just over an hour from the start of the game and Liverpool fans have turned up in their droves for the game, with many pictured reading the special programme that pays tribute to Jota.

There are also special scarves and other merchandise available for the game which aims to celebrate Jota's life.

Fans wait for the Liverpool team bus to arrive before the pre-season friendly football match between Preston North End and Liverpool at Deepdale stadium in Preston, north-west England on July 13, 2025.

(Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images) 13:16Oli GampHow will Liverpool pay tribute to Jota?

It's an important moment for Liverpool as they take to the pitch for the first time since the horrific tragedy and the club want to pay their respects in the right way.

Liverpool have already announced how they will pay tribute to Jota ahead of the game as they look to make a moving gesture towards their former player:

A rendition of You'll Never Walk Alone will be playedPreston will lay down a wreath by the away supportersA minute's silence will be observed with digital tributes displayed on screensBoth sets of players to wear black armbandsA special matchday programme has been created with tributes to Jota and Andre12:22Oli GampSlot reveals how Liverpool will prepare for emotional game

Liverpool boss Arne Slot gave a moving tribute to Jota today and spoke a bit about how they would go into their first game since his passing, with the players all still in mourning.