Captain Cesc Fabregas has warned his side cannot afford to underestimate 'dangerous' Championship strugglers Ipswich in Wednesday's Carling Cup semi-final first leg at Portman Road.
Even though Arsene Wenger will again rotate his squad, the Gunners are odds-on favourites to easily dispose of the Tractor Boys - who appointed Paul Jewell as successor to Roy Keane - and reach Wembley next month as they look to secure a first piece of silverware in six seasons.
However, Fabregas, who came off the bench on Saturday to net a last-minute penalty against Leeds which kept Arsenal in the FA Cup, is in no doubt the Suffolk club will be 'motivated' to cause a major upset.
'Although Ipswich are a Championship team, that can make them even more dangerous,' the Spain international said.
'Their motivation will be very high - these will be the biggest two games of their year.
'They will be desperate to beat us, they will want to show their strengths, and their motivation will be as high as possible.
'If we want to get through we will have to match that motivation, if not raise it further.'
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