Coach Ian McParland was in charge of the side, before Jewell's appointment was announced, as Salomon Kalou (2), Daniel Sturridge (2), Frank Lampard (2), Nicolas Anelka and an own goal from Carlos Edwards ensured that the Suffolk outfit would not progress to the next round.

McParland and Tony Loughlan will take charge of the Tractor Boys for the visit of Arsene Wenger's outfit with Jewell starting work with the players on Thursday morning.

Jewell said: "Tony and Charlie (McParland) will be in charge on Wednesday and I will take charge on Thursday.

"I've not even met the players or the staff yet, it's been a real whirlwind and I don't want to cause a distraction."

The former Wigan manager is the man charged with firing the Suffolk side out of a disappointing 19th place in the npower Championship, languishing three points above the relegation zone.

Despite a gap in management since his dismissal from Derby in December 2008, Ipswich owner Marcus Evans believes he has the qualities and experience to turn the club's fortunes around after Roy Keane's tenure came to an end after nearly two years.

Speaking to the club's official website, Evans said: "I'm confident Paul can put in the building blocks that will allow us to achieve our long term goals for this great club.

"Paul's credentials made him our number one target."

Ispwich arrive at this stage of the Carling Cup by virtue of a 1-0 win over West Brom having previously put paid to Northampton, Millwall, Crewe and Exeter.

Arsenal however have disposed of exclusively Premier League opposition, beating Wigan, Newcastle and local rivals Tottenham on their road to the semi-finals.

The two-legged tie begins at Portman Road on Wednesday night and after a weekend of FA Cup third round shocks, including wins for Crawley and Stevenage over Derby and Newcastle respectively, meaning that anything can happen.

Midfielder Grant Leadbitter is absent as he serves the second of a three-match ban but Celtic defender Darren O'Dea and Tottenham midfielder Jake Livermore have both been given permission to play by their parent clubs.

Captain Gareth McAuley should continue in the side following his recovery from an Achilles injury. Goalkeeper Brian Murphy will be out for at least three months with an ankle injury.

Winger Shane O'Connor also remains on the sidelines with a ruptured and dislocated shoulder joint and will miss six weeks. Young midfielder Luke Hyam is out with a hamstring injury to complete a lengthy injury list.