Kevin McDonald scored twice as Burnley claimed a place in the semi-finals of the Carling Cup with a superb win over Arsene Wenger’s young Arsenal side at Turf Moor.

The 20-year-old Scot scored in the sixth and 57th minutes to stun an inexperienced Gunners line-up while home goalkeeper Brian Jensen made a string of fine saves.

McDonald made the breakthrough with a cool finish then reacted quickly after a Chris Eagles throw-in to seal a famous victory for the Coca-Cola Championship side.

Arsenal almost took the lead before McDonald made the breakthrough when Fran Merida released Nicklas Bendtner.

However, Jensen stayed alert and diverted the striker’s effort to safety. Burnley took the lead in the sixth minute after Chris Eagles swung in a superb cross from the right.

Arsenal could not clear their lines after goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski failed to gather the ball.

McDonald took full advantage to score from the edge of the six-yard box to put the the second-tier side in the driving seat - and they never looked back.

Arsenal were stung and Bendtner sprung the offside trap in the ninth minute after a good through-ball from Carlos Vela but Jensen was equal to his effort.

Then Martin Paterson skipped away from Kieran Gibbs but his shot carried little power and the goalkeeper was able to make a comfortable save.

Paterson should have extended Burnley’s lead when he stole in on the blindside but only succeeded in rattling a shot against Fabianski’s body.

Arsenal responded in the 37th minute and Bendtner sent Mark Randall clear with a clever flick.

Randall had only Jensen to beat but the goalkeeper stood tall to make the block.

The goalkeeper was again proving difficult to beat after an impressive display in the victory against Chelsea.

It looked as though Vela would equalise in the 41st minute but Jensen cleared the danger.

Merida was also wasteful after 49 minutes when he weaved his way into the penalty area but failed to test Jensen, dragging his effort wide.

Burnley extended their lead in the 57th minute with McDonald again showing a cool headed when needed.

Randall was caught napping when Eagles delivered a throw-in and McDonald raced clear before curling a delightful shot into the far corner with the outside of his right boot.

This was an uphill task now for Arsenal and Wenger responded by bringing on Jay Simpson for Jack Wilshere in a bid to turn things around.

Simpson had shown his potential in the last round with a brace in the victory against Arsenal.

However, Paterson should have made it 3-0 in the 65th minute only to send a soft header into Fabianski’s arms following a cross from Blake.

Burnley were happy to knock the ball around and keep possession but Arsenal still looked dangerous going forward.

Bendtner should have pulled a goal back with three minutes remaining but the striker failed to capitalise on a good ball from Vela to put the seal on a miserable night for the Gunners.

Burnley: Jensen, Duff, Carlisle, Caldwell, Jordan, Alexander, Blake, McDonald, McCann, Eagles, Paterson. Subs: Penny, Gudjonsson, Akinbiyi, Elliott, Mahon, Rodriguez, MacDonald.

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

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