Ben Parsons

Freelance journalist training at News Associates.

Ben joined Stretty News in August 2018 and covers the latest news, transfer stories and match coverage as well as writing opinion pieces.

His work has been published in the Manchester Evening News, Metro, Wales Online, BBC Sport, Sky Sports, The Sun and more.

Video: Manchester United score third before half-time as Southampton defender Jan Bednarek nets own goal
Manchester United have truly capitalised on their one-man advantage against Southampton at Old Trafford. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have scored three goals...
Video: Southampton’s Alexandre Jankewitz sent off after 79 seconds for horror challenge on Scott McTominay
Southampton teenager Alexandre Jankewitz has been sent off 79 seconds into his full Premier League debut for a horror challenge on Manchester...
Loads of fans react as Mason Greenwood named in Manchester United starting XI against Southampton
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has included Mason Greenwood in his Manchester United starting lineup to face Southampton in the Premier League this evening...
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer makes Joe Hugill admission when asked about Amad Diallo
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed it won’t be long before Amad Diallo will be involved in a Manchester United first-team matchday squad...
Manchester United name three January player of month candidates
Manchester United have announced the three nominees for their January Player of the Month award .  Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have played...
Derby manager Wayne Rooney reacts to loan signing of Manchester United defender Teden Mengi
Wayne Rooney has described Teden Mengi as a ‘fantastic young player’ after the Manchester United defender joined Derby County on loan until...
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer explains loan moves for Manchester United stars Facundo Pellistri and Teden Mengi
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has explained his decision to sanction temporary moves for Manchester United’s youngsters Teden Mengi and Facundo Pellistri. The teenage...
Manchester United confirm Facundo Pellistri loan transfer
Manchester United have confirmed young winger Facundo Pellistri has joined Deportivo Alaves on loan until the end of the season. Pellistri, 19, joined...
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer rates Manchester United performance in Arsenal draw
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was left frustrated from two ‘massive’ missed opportunities as Manchester United were held to a goalless draw by Arsenal...
Manchester United break impressive record in goalless draw away to Arsenal
Manchester United broke their club record for most away league games unbeaten in their goalless draw against Arsenal at the Emirates . ...
Manchester United player ratings: Aaron Wan-Bissaka good but attackers struggle vs Arsenal
David de Gea Saved well from Smith-Rowe and grateful for Wan-Bissaka’s excellent recovery. 7 Aaron Wan-Bissaka More comfortable going forward and headed...
Video: Manchester United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka makes incredible block to deny Arsenal goal
Manchester United may have fallen behind early in the second-half against Arsenal but for the brilliance of right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka .  Ole...