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BURNLEY v ARSENAL MINUTE-BY-MINUTE

6min: McDonald fires Burnley in front.

FT: The referee blows his whistle for full-time and Burnley have reached the semi-finals of the Carling Cup. The Clarets have beaten Arsenal 2-0 and deserve their place in the last four. McDonald and Eagles deserve special praise for their displays tonight.

90: Elliott produces a superb piece of skill to leave Bendtner on the ground. Not long left until full-time.

90: Bendtner's cross from the left is headed away from Simpson at the far post by Duff.

90: Merida shows his frustration by shouting at the referee and is rightly booked. That is a shame for the Spaniard as he has been Arsenal's best player.

90: Simpson allows the ball to race out of play for a goal-kick as he looks to break into the Burnley box.

90: There will be four minutes of additional time.

89: Eagles sends a weak effort straight at Fabianski from the edge of the Arsenal box. The Burnley winger has been quieter after the break.

88: Gudjonsson's deflected shot nearly falls to Akinbiyi on the edge of the Arsenal box but the ball just about evades the Burnley sub.

87: The Burnley fans are now in full voice. They should be very proud of how their side has performed tonight.

86: Bendtner sends a weak effort straight at Jensen from six yards. Arsenal miss yet another great chance.

85: Silvestre sends an awful effort from 35 yards well over the top of the Burnley bar. Arsene Wenger is, unsurprisingly, unhappy with the Arsenal defender.

84: Alexander sends a long ball forward as Burnley get ever closer to a famous victory. Arsenal need to quickly work out how they are going to create some chances.

83: Bendtner is caught offside as he looks to reach Ramsey's long ball forward. Burnley will be very happy with how they are dealing with Arsenal's attacking threat.

82: Burnley are keeping the ball for fun in their own half. It looks like the Clarets are not far away from a famous victory.

81: Elliott's cross from the right is claimed with ease by Fabianski on the edge of his six-yard box. Burnley look comfortable at the moment.

80: Gibbs is caught offside as he looks to reach Vela's neat through ball.

79: Bendtner dwells on the ball to allow Burnley to regain possession on the edge of their own box. Poor is the best way to describe the Arsenal striker's display tonight.

78: Vela is crowded out by the Burnley defence as looks to force his way towards goal. It looks like Arsenal are running out of ideas.

77: Burnley make their final change of the match with Elliott taking the place of Blake. The Clarets' playmaker has produced a very clever display.

76: Burnley are preparing to make their final change with Wade Elliott looking like he is set to come on.

75: The tempo of this match is finally starting to slow. Will that help Burnley close out this game? Let me know by sending an e-mail to nick.hext@bskyb.com.

74: Burnley make their expected change with Akinbiyi taking the place of the hardworking Paterson.

73: Burnley are preparing to bring on Ade Akinbiyi. He could cause Arsenal's defence some more problems.

72: Arsenal make their final change of the match with the disappointing Randall replaced by summer signing Amaury Bischoff.

71: Gudjonsson, famous for his powerful long-range efforts, sends the free-kick high over the top of the Arsenal bar.

70: Gibbs produces a great tackle to win the ball from McCann on the edge of the Arsenal box but the referee wrongly awards Burnley a free-kick in a shooting position.

69: Duff sends an awful cross from the right straight out of play for an Arsenal goal-kick. The Gunners need to push forward if they are to get back into this tie.

68: Paterson is crowded out by the Arsenal defence and only manages to send a weak cross straight to Fabianski as he runs out of space. Burnley continue to be the better side.

67: Randall's awful corner from the left races straight out of play for a Burnley throw-in on the opposite flank. It hasn't been a great night for the Arsenal midfielder.

66: Blake's superb cross from the left is headed straight at Fabianski by Paterson. The Burnley striker should have put his side 3-0 ahead.

65: Carlisle does well to win the ball from Bendtner as the Arsenal striker fails to make space in the Burnley half.

64: Vela tries to win a free-kick on the edge of the Burnley box but the referee isn't fooled by his tumble under Duff's challenge and play is able to continue.

63: Arsenal make their second change of the match with Jay Simpson taking the place of Wilshere.

62: Merida does really well to track back and win the ball from the onrushing McCann. The young Spaniard has been one of Arsenal's better players tonight.

61: Burnley are forced to make their first change of the match with Joey Gudjonsson taking the place of the Clarets' two goal hero McDonald.

60: We currently have a break in play as McDonald receives treatment. It looks like this could be the end of the Burnley midfielder's match.

59: Burnley boss Owen Coyle is shouting instructions to his side. He must know that the Clarets now have a great chance of reaching the Carling Cup semi-finals.

58: McDonald did superbly to grab his second goal. It was a fantastic strike to beat Fabianski from eight yards.

57: GOAL McDONALD! McDonald outmuscles Randall to reach Eagles' throw-in from the right flank and proceeds to send a superb curving effort into the far corner of Fabianski's goal. Burnley lead 2-0.

56: Fabianski claims the ball ahead of McDonald as the Burnley midfielder looks to reach Blake's neat pass.

55: Wilshere fails to control Silvestre's long ball and Duff is able to come across and win possession for Burnley.

54: David in Germany and Robbie in Indianapolis both think Arsenal will come back to win this game. Do you agree? Let me know by sending an e-mail to nick.hext bskyb.com.

53: McCann's driven effort from the edge of the Arsenal box is blocked by Silvestre. This half has continued to provide entertainment after the great opening period.

52: Fabianski races out of his goal to clear the ball away from the onrushing Paterson. Burnley are having to attack on the break at the moment.

51: Vela is caught offside as he looks to reach Lansbury's ball over the top of the Burnley defence. Arsenal have made a bright start to this half.

50: Eagles' cross from the right is cleared by a strong header from Silvestre. It looks like Arsenal might have worked out how to deal with the Burnley winger.

49: Merida does superbly to work his way into the Burnley box from the left flank and send a curving effort narrowly wide of Jensen's far post. Great shot from the Arsenal midfielder.

48: Blake's lofted free-kick into the Arsenal box is eventually claimed by Fabianski after a spot of head tennis between the two sides.

47: Gibbs is receiving treatment after an aerial challenge with Duff. He will be fine to continue in this match.

46: Randall catches McDonald with a late challenge to earn the first booking of the game. Correct decision from the referee.

46: The second-half is under way after Arsenal make a change with Henri Lansbury taking the place of Rodgers.

Both sides are back on the pitch and it looks like Arsenal will make a change before the second-half gets under way.

I also feel we will see Ade Akinbiyi at some stage of this game as it looks like his power could cause Arsenal's defence a lot of problems. How do you think Burnley can hold on to their lead? Let me know by sending an e-mail to nick.hext@bskyb.com.

Matt Elliott, hopefully the former Leicester and Oxford defender, e-mails in to simply say 'EAGLES FOR ENGLAND!!!'. On the basis of the opening half it is hard to argue with him. Matt in Chicago, Jim in Florida and Christian in Denmark are among many of you who don't think Bendtner is good enough to play for Arsenal. Do you think the Gunners should substitute him for Jay Simpson at the break? Let me know by sending an e-mail to nick.hext@bskyb.com.

Our friends at Sky Bet make Burnley 4/5 to win this game, Arsenal are 3/1 and you back the draw after 90 minutes at 9/4. I like the look of Chris Eagles at 16/1 to score the next goal.

45: The referee blows his whistle for half-time and Burnley lead 1-0 at the break. Arsenal have missed plenty of chances to equalise but the Clarets probably just about deserve their lead as they have impressed during a hugely enjoyable opening period.

45: Vela sends an awful lob well over the top of Jensen's bar. Not long until the end of this great half.

45: There will be one minute of additional time.

44: Gibbs' cross from the left is cleared from danger by a commanding header from Carlisle.

43: Arsenal are starting to see more of the ball. If they use possession wisely they could cause Burnley plenty of problems.

42: McCann is caught offside as he looks to reach McDonald's through ball. This has been one of the best games I have seen so far this season, hopefully we will continue to see more of the same.

41: Vela is the latest player to miss a great chance for Arsenal as he runs through one-on-one with Jensen and becomes the latest player to fire his effort straight at the Burnley goalkeeper.

40: Fabianski does really well to head a ridiculous backpass away from the onrushing Paterson. Good play from the Arsenal keeper.

39: Ramsey attempted through ball to Vela is knocked away from the Arsenal striker by Steven Caldwell. Burnley are struggling to get out of their own half.

38: Silvestre does well to usher the ball away from Paterson and calmly plays a neat pass back to Fabianski. Arsenal are enjoying their best spell of the match.

37: Randall races through one-on-one with Jensen and fires his effort straight at the Burnley goalkeeper. Arsenal waste another good chance.

36: Mark Randall sends a lofted effort well over the top of the Burnley bar. The Arsenal youngster was on loan at the Clarets last season.

35: Blake's corner from the left is headed towards goal by Carlisle. However, the Burnley defender fouls Rodgers to give Arsenal a free-kick.

34: Rodgers is forced to knock the ball out of play for a Burnley corner as Paterson looks to break into the Arsenal box.

33: We are in the first quiet spell of this match as Arsenal look to keep possession in order to halt Burnley's forward momentum.

32: Merida's free-kick from the right is gathered at the second attempt by Jensen as the Burnley goalkeeper make a meal of collecting the ball.

31: Bendtner manages to make a positive impression for Arsenal as he wins the Gunners a free-kick on the right flank.

30: Not much love coming in on your e-mails for Bendtner. The Arsenal striker has been quiet since missing the second of his two great chances. Let me know your thoughts on this game by sending an e-mail to nick.hext@bskyb.com.

29: Eagles claims the loose ball and sees his lofted cross from the right turned round the far post of the Arsenal goal by Chris McCann.

28: Paterson's close-range effort is blocked by Fabianski and Burnley are able to keep possession.

27: Fabianski gathers Blake's half-volley at the second attempt before Burnley are able to get to the rebound. The home side are on the front-foot.

26: I have been very impressed by Burnley at the start of this game. Eagles and Paterson been heavily involved and it looks like they have a great chance of progressing from this tie.

25: Paterson sends a sliced lob well over the top of the Arsenal bar. Paul Rodgers did well to put pressure on the Burnley striker.

24: Paterson cuts in from the right flank and sends a weak effort straight at Fabianski. The Burnley striker has been a willing runner throughout the opening stages of this game.

23: Jack Wilshere's weak through ball is fired away from danger by a strong clearance from Clarke Carlisle. Arsenal need to keep hold of the ball in the Burnley half.

22: Eagles has been the best player on the pitch so far. The Burnley winger looks a threat every time he gets the ball.

21: Fabianski does well to claim the ball ahead of Paterson as the Burnley striker looks to reach McDonald's neat pass.

19: Alexander is slightly fortunate to escape a booking after catching Vela with a late challenge. Free-kick to Arsenal.

18: Blake's corner from the left is headed straight at Fabianski by Duff from close-range. Burnley continue to be the better side.

17: Silvestre does well to halt Eagles' bustling run into the Arsenal box as the Burnley winger once again looks dangerous.

16: Fabianski slices the ball out of play for a Burnley throw-in as he prevents Blake having a shot at goal.

15: Jordan does well to win the ball from Bendtner as the Arsenal striker continues to struggle at the start of this game. Should the Denmark international be part of Arsene Wenger's plans? Let me know by sending an e-mail to nick.hext@bskyb.com.

14: Fabianski does well to pick Robbie Blake's lofted ball into the Arsenal box off the heads of several players.

13: Stephen Jordan's ball down the left flank is knocked away from McDonald by Gavin Hoyte. Arsenal have reacted positively to falling behind.

12: Merida's driven effort from the edge of the Burnley box is saved with ease in the centre of his goal by Jensen.

11: After a mix-up in the teams sent to us I can confirm that Aaron Ramsey is playing and Denilson is not. Hope that ends any confusion.

10: Gibbs' ball down the left flank is knocked out of play for a Arsenal throw-in by Eagles.

9: Bendtner wastes another good chance as he knocks the ball straight at Jensen with only the Burnley goalkeeper to beat. Poor effort from the Arsenal striker.

8: Kieran Gibbs does well to win the ball from Eagles with a strong challenge on the right flank. The Burnley winger has made a great start to this match.

7: That was awful play from Fabianski. He failed to win the ball ahead of Paterson and provided McDonald with a simple chance.

6: GOAL McDONALD! Eagles' low cross from the right is knocked into the path of Kevin McDonald by Fabianski and the Burnley midfielder is able to knock the ball into the empty net. Poor play from the Arsenal keeper.

5: Bendtner runs on to Fran Merida's through ball and sees his weak effort well saved by Brian Jensen. Good work from the Burnley goalkeeper.

4: Michael Duff is forced to fire the ball out of play for a Arsenal throw-in under pressure from Carlos Vela.

3: Chris Eagles' cross from the right is scrambled away from the Arsenal box by Mikael Silvestre. Burnley are dominating the opening stages.

2: Lukasz Fabianski races out of his goal to clear the ball away from the onrushing Martin Paterson. Quick start to this game.

1: The match is under way as Arsenal keep the ball early on.

Adrian Atkinson in St Louis thinks Burnley can surprise Arsenal's young Gunners. Ann in Hawaii, however, believes Nicklas Bendtner can inspire Arsene Wenger's side to victory. Let me know your thoughts ahead of the game by sending an e-mail to nick.hext@bskyb.com.

Sky Bet make Burnley 7/2 to win this match, Arsenal are 4/5 and you can back the draw after 90 minutes at 5/2. The Clarets look decent value to me.

Here is some more information about tonight's teams: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger relies on his youngsters for tonight's Carling Cup quarter-final tie against Burnley at Turf Moor. Welsh teenager Aaron Ramsey and 16-year-old Jack Wilshere are among those included in the Gunners' starting line-up against the Championship side. Wenger also hands a debut to 19-year-old defender Paul Rodgers with Mikael Silvestre and Nicklas Bendtner the most experienced players in the team. Burnley are aiming to reach the last four of a major competition for the first time in 25 years after disposing of Chelsea in the last round. Manager Owen Coyle names the same starting XI that defeated Derby on Saturday.

Here are the teams in full for tonight's game: Burnley: Jensen, Duff, Carlisle, Caldwell, Jordan, Alexander, Blake, McDonald, McCann, Eagles, Paterson Subs: Penny, Gudjonsson, Akinbiyi, Elliott, Mahon, Rodriguez, MacDonald

Arsenal: Fabianski, Hoyte, Silvestre, Ramsey, Gibbs, Rodgers, Randall, Merida, Wilshere, Bendtner, Vela Subs: Mannone, Bischoff, Coquelin, Lansbury, Simpson, Steer, Frimpong Referee: Andre Marriner (W Midlands)

Welcome to our live coverage of Burnley's Carling Cup quarter-final tie with Arsenal. I am looking forward to seeing how the Gunners' youngsters can cope with the in-form Championship side. Let me know your thoughts ahead of the game by sending an e-mail to nick.hext@bskyb.com.