Liverpool's preparations for the 2008/09 Premier League season get underway on Saturday afternoon as Rafa Benitez's side take on Tranmere in their first pre-season friendly of the summer.

A 15,000 sell-out crowd is expected at Prenton Park for the game, which airs live on Setanta Sports.

Liverpool are a best priced 4-11 with William Hill for the game, in which Steven Gerrard, Jamie Carragher and Martin Skrtel are among those expected to figure.

Tranmere are 7-1 with Paddy Power, with the draw is available at 4-1 with Boylesports.