The good, the bad and the ugly

ARSENAL extended their lead at the top beating West Brom, Manchester United lost again — this time to Middlesbrough — and teenage prodigy Wayne Rooney was sent off in a frenetic programme of English premier league matches yesterday.

Thierry Henry scored Arsenal’s late winner in a 2-1 success at West Bromwich Albion, lifting Arsene Wenger’s champions four points clear of second-placed Chelsea, who were held 0-0 at home by Southampton.

Manchester United lost further ground when they succumbed 3-1 at Middlesbrough, their second straight defeat, while Liverpool’s poor run continued with a 1-1 draw at home to Blackburn Rovers.