The Uruguayan striker who was booked for diving in Liverpool's game against Aston Villa on 7 April and Sunderland on 15 September 2012.
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez described the 25-year-old striker as an 'artist at getting free kicks'.
Suarez had a penalty appeal turned down in Liverpool's 2-1 loss to Manchester United.
Gerrard said: 'It's down to referees to not judge him. I think even when Luis does get blatant penalties, now he doesn't get them.'
'If it's not a penalty, don't give him one but if it's clear give it.'
Johnson added: 'Referees have to forget about who they are looking at and not let the past affect their decision.'
The defender conceded the match-winning penalty at Anfield on Sunday after Antonio Valencia went down in the area and accused the United winger of cheating.
'Reputations go in front of people at times and because Valencia is not a known diver that is why he got the decision.
'I almost guarantee if it was exactly the same situation and it was Luis and not Valencia then it wouldn't be a penalty. It is cheating at the end of the day, that's what people call it.'
Sept. 25, 2012.
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