Burnley outplay Young Gunners in Carling Cup

Arsenal’s topsy-turvy season continued last night after they crashed out of the Carling Cup in a shock 2-0 defeat to Championship side Burnley.

It was Burnley’s second big four scalp in this year’s Carling Cup, following on their victory over Chelsea. The result will see Burnley participate in its first Carling Cup semi-final in 25 years.

“All the cameras are here so they must’ve known there would be an upset here,” Burnley goalkeeper Brian Jensen said after the match. “Anything can happen in football, so with a good draw and a little bit of luck, who knows how far we can go.”

Both of Burnley’s goals were scored by 20 year old Kevin McDonald, who showed glimpses of star quality as he helped his club beat one of the top teams in English football.

“Obviously the best goals I’ve scored so far,” said McDonald, whose two goals brought his goal tally for his club to three. The young Scot joined Burnley from Dundee United in June.

Arsenal fielded a second-string side for the Carling Cup semi-final, with the squad light on top-flight experience. Arsene Wenger brought on some of his more established players later in the game, but they were unable to prevent Burnley from taking the honours at the Turf Moor.