Arsene Wenger expects Arsenal's fans to show respect to Ashley Cole.
England full-back Cole will return to North London for the first time since turning his back on Arsenal for Chelsea last summer.
Many Gunners fans are still smarting at the manner of Cole's exit and the left-back is sure to be in for a hot reception on Sunday.
Wenger can understand why emotions may be running high, but feels the club's fans will not cause Arsenal any embarrassment.
"I expect respect, no more," Wenger said on the website. "I feel the most important thing is that the player when at your club does well and shows great spirit.
"He had differences with the club and decided to leave, but that does not wipe out all his performances and all he has done for the club and we respect that.
"I think they (fans) will respect that. I think they will respect what he has done for the club.
"There is maybe some bad feeling as you want your players to stay for their whole careers, and that may be shown, but overall there is respect for him."