UPDATED: 17:03 EST, 25 April 2013 A social media campaign to obtain Arsenal supporters to 'perform a Poznan' and turn their backs on Manchester United's title-winners within a guard of honour this week-end was gathering pace on Thursday evening. With Sir Alex Ferguson's United getting the club's 20th league title earlier this week, they will go to the Emirates as champions, despite still having four league games to play. Situations change: Robin van Persie remembers after score for Arsenal against Aston Villa in the FA Cup (above) and enjoys the Old Trafford party as United participants celebrate clinching still another title with success over Aston Villa on Monday (below) Arsenal will give United a special guard of honour at the Emirates on Sunday, nonetheless it might be followed by the club's fans turning their back. With the term Poznan trending on Twitter, fans mentioned the chance of turning their backs on United as they make their entry. The celebration was made famous by followers of the Polish team Lech Poznan, and adopted by Manchester City supporters in this region. Fans of other clubs have recognized in exactly the same way, with United Supporters mocking their City counterparts throughout their FA Cup Get at the Etihad last year. It Has already been expected when Robin van Persie plays for United, he will Get yourself a rough trip from house fans, after joining the Reds from Arsenal last summer. Guard of honour: Chelsea people applaud champions Manchester United onto the message at Stamford Bridge in 2007 Earlier in the day this week, Arsenal Independent Fans' Organization chair Lois Langton told Sportsmail: 'We have to give the guard of honor, as I donat want us to look as though we're being small. 'Having stated that, the truth is he'll get yourself a Warm reception. He alienated himself from supporters.' Doing the Poznan: Manchester City supporters at the 2011 FA Cup final against Stoke at Wembley The guard of honour is not directed at the champions every period, but Arsenal have certainly been informed that Ferguson's United gave them one after the Gunners had clinched a 10th subject in 1991. United's participants also recommended Chelsea onto the message after the Blues had won their first league championship for 50 years in 2005, with the Londoners returning the favour in 2007.
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