Stefan Ratchford admits Warringtons Super League table-topping clash with Wigan on Thursday could be pivotal in the race for the league leaders shield. Calvin Johnson Jersey . The two clubs are locked on the same number of points just past the halfway point of the regular season and Ratchford sees the visit of the Warriors - and with it the chance to complete a quick-fire double - as a glorious opportunity to lay down a marker.Its going to be a real tough game, it always is regardless of the positions in the table but this is a top-of-the-table clash and, if we can get two points ahead of them and then pick up some more wins in the next few weeks it puts you in a good position for the rest of the year, Ratchford said. The Wolves made a statement with their 28-16 win at the DW Stadium at the start of the month but then suffered back-to-back defeats at the hands of St Helens and Huddersfield.They returned to winning ways at Widnes last week and Ratchford concedes they are still striving for consistency. Warringon v Wigan: Key battles Three head-to-heads which could decide Thursdays contest We performed quite well at Wigan but we dont want to be a team that performs one week and then drops off the week after, he said. We want to be consistent in our performances.At Huddersfield we were way off the levels we expect of ourselves so at Widnes it was about getting back to that. I think we did that quite well but we are going to have to play at another level to get another victory against Wigan. Warrington recorded an emphatic derby victory over Widnes last weekend Thursdays game will be Shaun Wanes 150th as head coach of the Warriors, one more than he achieved as a player with his hometown club, but he is more interested in his teams prospects than any individual milestone and is anticipating another difficult test.Theyve got some very good players and theyre playing well, he said. Theyve done well with injuries and have had the same team out a lot this year.Theyre playing a good brand of rugby league so its got the makings of a great game. Sky Live: Warrington v Wigan George Williams returns for Wigans trip to the Halliwell Jones Stadium Wigan have been decimated by injuries while a flu virus was also a contributory factor in their 62-0 thrashing by Wakefield and Richard Agar is full of admiration for their ability to sustain a tilt for the top.I think Wigan are doing remarkably well at the moment, said Warringtons assistant coach.You always expect them to be right up there when the whips are cracking but the amount of injuries and disruption theyve had would have tested the very best and its a real testament to the depth and strength of their club that they are where they are, with a chance to go top. Wigan finished strongly to defeat Huddersfield at the DW Stadium in round 12 Theyre up there despite having so many influential changes and missing the spine of the team altered on a fairly consistent basis.Its a really big game. Both teams are sat on equal points on the ladder so theres a lot riding on it.Wigan have received some respite from their injury crisis with stand-off George Williams set to return from a two-month absence to line up against Ratchford, who rates the England international.Hes a real good player is George, said Ratchford. Hes a special talent. He has a lot of speed and he creates a lot for them.Hes been missing for a long time so if hes back hell be a big boost for them.Watch Warrington v Wigan live on Sky Sports 2 HD on Thursday from 7.30pm. Catch the match for £6.99 on NOW TV. No contract. Also See: Warrington v Wigan: Key battles WATCH: Wolves ready for Warriors test Sky Live: Warrington v Wigan Follow @SkySportsRL Jake Rudock Jersey . 5 Trade Deadline is drawing closer and teams will be deciding on whether to buy or sell. Brandon Thomas Jersey . Omar Rahou made the discriminatory gesture several times while celebrating scoring a goal against Romania at Antwerp in January, UEFA said. 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But Mignolet, who only signed a new five-year deal at Anfield in January, is feeling relaxed and has welcomed the added competition for places under manager Jurgen Klopp. Karius signed a long-term contract at Anfield Its something positive and can only push you on and make you better, the 28-year-old told Sky Sports News HQ.Competition for places, youll always have it at the highest level and its something that is really good in thiis team. Kerry Hyder Jersey. For every place and every position, theres more than enough people who can do the job when needed and thats what you need to have a good team. Liverpool fixtures 2016/17 Liverpool start the 2016/17 season with a tough away trip to Arsenal… Liverpool will open the 2016/17 Premier League campaign against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium and Mignolet is already excited about the prospect of taking on the Gunners.He added: I saw it briefly this morning and I am looking forward to it. 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