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Full-time: Burnley 2 Arsenal 0
9:47pm Tuesday 2nd December 2008
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.
Comments (3)GOALFLASH: Burnley 2 Arsenal 0
9:09pm Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Kevin McDonald added a second-half strike to his first-half goal as Burnley go two-up against Arsenal after 57 minutes.
HT: Burnley 1 Arsenal 0
8:41pm Tuesday 2nd December 2008
KEVIN McDonald scored his second goal in four days to give Burnley a dream start in their Carling Cup quarter-final clash against Arsenal.
Burnley v Arsenal team news
7:16pm Tuesday 2nd December 2008
There was no place for Wade Elliott as Burnley manager Owen Coyle named the same starting XI that defeated Derby on Saturday.
Burnley v Arsenal: Big match unaffected by snow
5:00pm Tuesday 2nd December 2008
UPDATE Burnley's Carling Cup game against Arsenal tonight will NOT be affected by today's snow and ice, the club has confirmed.
Burnley v Arsenal: Akinbiyi dreams of cup repeat
5:17pm Tuesday 2nd December 2008
ADE Akinbiyi grew up supporting Arsenal, but would love to be the man to knock them out of the Carling Cup.
New council sponsorship deal for Accrington Stanley
4:50pm Tuesday 2nd December 2008
ACCRINGTON Stanley will receive a £27,900 a season in sponsorship from the council — in return for helping youngsters.
Burnley v Arsenal: Clarets 'play in Gunners style'
5:18pm Tuesday 2nd December 2008
CLARETS legend Willie Irvine has praised Owen Coyle for bringing an Arsenal-esque style of football to Turf Moor.
Burnley v Arsenal: Clarets winger wants repeat of Blackburn Rovers din
3:10pm Tuesday 2nd December 2008
WADE Elliott has called on Burnley fans to light the bluetouch paper at Turf Moor tonight – and recreate the passion of their recent cup classic with fierce rivals Blackburn Rovers.
i’d love to stay with Blackburn Rovers, says Simpson
2:30pm Tuesday 2nd December 2008
DANNY Simpson admits he would relish making Ewood Park his permanent home – after insisting regular football is more important than an over-flowing trophy cabinet.
Burnley v Arsenal: Coyle ready to stun Arsenal
1:10pm Tuesday 2nd December 2008
OBSERVERS would expect a penalty shoot-out win over Chelsea to have instilled a boundless confidence within the Burnley ranks.
Accrington Stanley assistant backs Blundell for goals
12:10pm Tuesday 2nd December 2008
ACCRINGTON Stanley assistant manager Jimmy Bell has backed striker Gregg Blundell to hit the goal trail during his festive loan spell at the Fraser Eagle Stadium.
Burnley v Arsenal: Wenger boys don't scare us, says Clarets keeper
12:08pm Tuesday 2nd December 2008
GREAT Dane Brian Jensen is determined to keep his Carling Cup dream alive tonight.
Roque Santa Cruz's home burgled
11:59am Tuesday 2nd December 2008
BURGLARS have struck at Blackburn Rovers striker Roque Santa Cruz's home, threating his wife and two young children with knives.
League Two strugglers eye up Blackburn Rovers veteran
12:09pm Tuesday 2nd December 2008
ROBBIE Fowler has emerged as a shock target for League Two strugglers Grimsby Town.
Burnley v Arsenal: Clarets fans go the extra mile to watch cup game
7:00pm Monday 1st December 2008
CLARETS fans around the globe have dropped everything to make sure they don’t miss Burnley taking on Arsenal tomorrow.
David Dunn return is ‘priceless’ for Blackburn Rovers
4:05pm Monday 1st December 2008
PAUL Ince believes David Dunn’s imminent return could add something ‘money can’t buy’ as he looks to guide Rovers away from the relegation mire.
Burnley boss sets sights on Arsenal after convincing win over Derby County
3:13pm Monday 1st December 2008
BURNLEY’S convincing win over Derby has left manager Owen Coyle confident that his players are gunning for Arsenal.
Accrington Stanley boss rues decisions
12:50pm Monday 1st December 2008
ACCRINGTON Stanley boss John Coleman felt his side got the thin end of the wedge against Bury.
Ref Halsey got the ‘big decision’ wrong - Blackburn Rovers boss
12:10pm Monday 1st December 2008
PAUL Ince believes Matt Derbyshire’s disallowed goal was a second half turning point – and insists referee Mark Halsey got the ‘big decision’ wrong.
Accrington Stanley 1 Bury 2
11:50am Monday 1st December 2008
YOU couldn’t help but feel sorry for Accrington Stanley boss John Coleman on Saturday afternoon.
Burnley v Arsenal: Clarets striker Paterson wants Gunners' scalp
10:12am Monday 1st December 2008
MARTIN Paterson believes Burnley are capable of adding Arsenal to their list of Premier League scalps this season.
Ince: I don't feel any pressure despite Blackburn Rovers defeat
10:09am Monday 1st December 2008
PAUL Ince insists he is not feeling under pressure despite watching a Rovers defensive horror-show land them deeper in the relegation mire.
Bacup Borough lose top goalscorer to FC United
11:57am Monday 1st December 2008
BACUP Borough have lost Tommy Turner to FC United despite seven days of intense talks between the star striker and manager Brent Peters.
Clitheroe 4 Harrogate Railway Athletic 3
12:00pm Monday 1st December 2008
CLITHEROE secured their first win in seven attempts as they overcame Harrogate Railway Athletic in UniBond First Division North.
Wakefield 2 Rossendale United 2
12:01pm Monday 1st December 2008
DESPITE being reduced to 10 men for an hour, Rossendale held on to a deserved point at Wakefield in UniBond First Division North.
Atherton Collieries 4 Bacup Borough 3
11:58am Monday 1st December 2008
Bacup had the majority of the play in their Vodkat Premier Division defeat at Atherton Colleries, despite playing 65 minutes with 10 men.
Nelson 1 Ramsbottom United 3
12:03pm Monday 1st December 2008
NELSON’S home troubles continued with a 3-1 reverse at the hands of Ramsbottom United in the Vodkat Premier Division.
Colne 2 New Mills 2
12:02pm Monday 1st December 2008
COLNE hosted the Vodkat Premier Division’s second-placed club and came within a minute of taking all three points.
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