5 talking points ahead of Grand Final between Warrington and Wigan

The 21st edition of the match takes place at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Published Oct 12, 2018

Last updated Oct 12, 2018

Warrington are aiming to make history by winning the Super League title for the first time when face Wigan on Saturday.

Press Association Sport examines the talking points surrounding the 21st Grand Final at Old Trafford.

End of an era for Wigan

Hull FC v Wigan Warriors – Betfred Super League – KCOM Stadium — Wigan coach Shaun Wane is one of a number of men who will be leaving the Warriors following the Grand Final (Dave Howarth/PA)

Warrington’s chance to join the big four

Warrington v Wigan — Wigan beat Warrington in the 2016 Grand Final to lift the trophy for a fourth time (Martin Rickett/PA)

Warrington seek to end a 63-year-wait

The average house price was £1,900, Ian Botham was born in this year and Winston Churchill was Prime Minister. In sport, Stirling Moss became the first English winner of the British Grand Prix at Aintree Motor Racing Circuit and Warrington were crowned rugby league champions for 1955, courtesy of a 7-3 Championship Final win over Oldham at Maine Road, Manchester.

Steve Price is in his first season in Super League but he has history against Wigan

St George Illawarra beat Wigan to win the 2011 World Club Challenge — Warrington coach Steve Price was in temporary charge of St George Illawarra when they beat Wigan in the 2011 World Club Challenge at the DW Stadium (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Magnifique year for the French

France international Morgan Escare could make Grand Final history this weekend (Richard Sellers/PA)