Josh Charnley is tackled by Chris Hill (left) and Kurt Gidley (right)
A superb first-half performance helped Warrington record a 28-16 victory over Wigan in a top-of-the-table Super League clash at the DW Stadium on Friday night.
First-half tries from Ben Currie, Tom Lineham, Kevin Penny and Stefan Ratchford put the visitors, who went into the match level on points with Wigan, 22-4 up at the break.
And although the Warriors managed to produce a spirited second-half comeback through Dominic Manfredi, Warrington held on for a vital win that moves them two points clear at the top of the table.
After a scoreless opening 10 minutes, Currie put the visitors in front following a strong run through the centre from prop Chris Hill.
Wigan's Liam Farrell was then sent to the sin-bin for holding on when Warrington threatened again two minutes later.
Warrington made their opposition pay immediately when Lineham crossed over in the corner after some superb work from Chris Sandow, who was involved in a third Wolves try just minutes later.
After picking up the ball in midfield, the Australia full-back then produced an inch perfect cross-field kick to winger Penny, who made no mistake from 10 yards out.
Ratchford kicked a further penalty to put the away side 14-0 up after Wigan were penalised for offside, although Sandow was forced off the pitch with a hamstring injury.
Josh Charnley, who recently announced that he would be crossing codes to sign for Sale Sharks at the end of the season, then had a try disallowed for a forward pass.
