Warrington have not been crowned champions since 1955 but they are emerging as serious title contenders this year after another impressive victory which saw them reduce Salford to so much rubble.
Steve Price’s high-scoring team purred ominously in registering 10 tries in a 62-18 stuffing of the Red Devils on Thursday night.
Moreover, it maintained the Wolves’ unbeaten run since an opening-day defeat against Castleford and kept them in touch with the leading pack.
Warrington have gone under the radar in recent weeks but giving Salford such a serious pasting, in front of the live Sky Sports cameras, means they will now be talked about as major challengers.
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