Manchester United defender Johnny Evans has followed in his manager’s footsteps and questioned the performances of referees.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson was this week handed a two-match touchline ban and a hefty £20,000 fine for his outburst concerning referee Alan Wiley's perceived lack of fitness.

The 67-year-old Scot also claimed that his players are "losing faith in referees" after last Sunday’s 1-0 defeat away to Chelsea.

Defender Johnny Evans has now echoed the words of his boss by continuing to question the men in black.

"We're normally good with referees. You get a lot of teams who use play acting - but not many of us roll around and try to cheat,” he was quoted as saying in the Sun.

"The 50-50 decisions from that have not gone our way lately and that has been a bit disheartening for a few of the lads.

"Sometimes you have to beat the referee as well - and that is what we have to do,” he moaned.