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."