Man Utd holds Arsenal to extend Liveprool's lead in Premier League

LONDON, March 9 (Xinhua) -- Liverpool's lead at the top of the Premier League stretched to 15 points over Arsenal this weekend after the team won 3-1 at home to Southampton on Saturday, while Arsenal was held to a 1-1 draw away to Manchester United on Sunday.

Arsenal was aware Liverpool had won its game, but it fell behind to a free kick by Bruno Fernandes right on the stroke of halftime at Old Trafford.