FA To Review Ferguson's Comments

The Football Association has confirmed it will be looking into Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson's criticism of referee Alan Wiley over the weekend.

The Scot lambasted Wiley's fitness levels after watching his side snatch a dramatic 2-2 draw against Sunderland.

"The pace of the game demanded a referee who was fit. He was not fit. It was ridiculous," he said.

While managers are allowed to make comments on an official's performance, the FA insists they must not imply bias, question their integrity or engage in what could be construed as a personal attack.

Ferguson added on Saturday: "I was disappointed with the referee.

"He didn't add on any time for the goal [United's equaliser in injury time]. He played four minutes and two seconds. He was also walking up the pitch for the second goal needing a rest.

"You see referees abroad who are as fit as butcher's dogs. [Alan Wiley] was taking 30 seconds to book a player. He was not fit."

During the game, Ferguson twice headed towards the touchline during the second half to make his feelings known about decisions made by the officials.

At one point, after he felt Anderson had been denied a penalty, he jabbed his finger at fourth official Mike Dean and then pointed angrily to the pitch.