Arsenal visit Portman Road for the first leg of their Carling Cup semi-final as Ipswich look to cause an upset.
The Gunners are firm favourites to progress to the Wembley showpiece after an impressive run through the competition so far.
They have overcome Tottenham, Newcastle and Wigan to reach the last four, with Arsene Wenger noticeably selecting more experienced players alongside the youngsters he has traditionally kept faith with in previous years.
Determined to claim their first trophy since the 2005 FA Cup, Arsenal will nevertheless be wary of the threat presented by Ipswich.
Paul Jewell was named the club's new manager on Monday but will not officially take charge until after Wednesday's match.
The appointment could still have a galvanising effect, while caretaker boss Ian McParland will have demanded an improved performance following Sunday's 7-0 FA Cup defeat to Chelsea.
Roy Keane had steered Ipswich past Exeter, Crewe, Millwall, Northampton and West Brom in the Carling Cup before being dismissed last week following an inconsistent season to date in the Championship.
Jewell has therefore not had enough time to assess the squad he has inherited and it is McParland who has a number of issues to contend with ahead of kick-off.
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