Liverpool kicked off their pre-season campaign with a 3-1 win over Preston North End on Sunday.
Amid emotional scenes at Deepdale, the Reds contested their first fixture since the tragic passing of Diogo Jota.
And both clubs paid classy tributes to the Portuguese before and after the game.
But there was also plenty to admire about events on the pitch, with Arne Slot's side putting in a strong performance across the 90 minutes.
Here, Reds reporter David Lynch dives into that, highlight Rio Ngumoha and the work of the full-backs as key to the win.
Jack McIndoe reads the quotes from Michael Edwards as Liverpool football club retires the shirt Number 20 for Diogo Jota, as the club pays tribute to the Portuguese forward, YNWA Diogo.
The Transfer Show with hosts Jack McIndoe & Lewis Aspinall, This week our thoughts and deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, following the heartbreaking news of their tragic passing. The words You’ll Never Walk Alone have never felt more meaningful. As a club and a city, we stand united in grief and support.
Stories talked about in this episode:
Liverpool Transfer News
- Darwin Núñez latest: Napoli interest growing
- Luis Díaz: Barcelona’s No.1 attacking target
Premier League Transfer Round-up
- Anthony Elanga to Newcastle
- Arsenal in direct talks for Viktor Gyökeres
- Christian Nørgaard to Arsenal
- Thierno Barry to Everton
- Chelsea monitoring Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri & Villa’s Morgan Rogers
Europe & Saudi Transfer Updates
- Galatasaray to bid again for Osimhen
- Barcelona prioritise Luis Díaz over Marcus Rashford
- Bayern Munich reignite interest in Nkunku
- Lionel Messi set for new Inter Miami deal
- Lyon faces a relegation decision tomorrow
In this very special episode, Greig Hopcroft sits down with a true Liverpool icon, The Voice of Anfield himself, George Sephton.
For over 50 years, George has been the ever-present voice echoing around Anfield, guiding fans through the highs and lows. Now stepping down from his matchday duties, George joins us for a heartfelt conversation about his remarkable journey with the club.
Expect stories from the booth, memories of legends, reflections on football’s darkest days, and a peek at what’s next for George — including a follow-up book and recent voiceover work.
If you’ve ever stood on the Kop, sung You’ll Never Walk Alone, or simply listened, this one’s for you.
In this emotionally charged episode of ChatG&G, hosts Eddie Gibbs and Gags Tandon come together to remember and pay tribute to Diogo Jota, the player who gave everything on the pitch and connected deeply with Liverpool supporters everywhere.
Through personal memories, emotional reflections, and footballing highlights, the show captures what Jota meant to fans; not just for his goals, but for his grit, humility, and heart.
This is more than a conversation about a footballer. It’s about legacy, love, and the lasting impression of someone who made the game better just by being part of it.
Rest easy, Diogo. You’ll never walk alone.
Dave Davis runs through the big decisions around:
- Luis Diaz and what LFC will do this summer
- Which left-back is for the chop?
- Who's the 9, and will Alisson stay with Taffarel gone?