UPDATE 1-UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Friday March 9

LONDON March 9 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 index was seen opening around 3-4 points, or 0.1 percent, lower on Friday, according to one financial bookmaker, pausing for a breath after strong gains in the previous session as investors seek direction from U.S. jobs data, due at 1300 GMT on Friday.