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: Rio Ferdinand explains what Darren Fletcher will bring to Man Utd first-team
Rio Ferdinand believes Darren Fletcher will be insightful and forthright in his new role in the Manchester United first-team coaching set-up . ...
Loads of Man Utd fans react as club great joins Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s coaching staff
Manchester United fans are delighted with the appointment of Darren Fletcher into Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s first-team coaching staff .  The club confirmed...
Video: Fabrizio Romano gives Amad Diallo update and expects another Man Utd signing
Fabrizio Romano expects Manchester United to make a signing in January ahead of the imminent arrival of Amad Diallo .  Diallo, 18,...
EFL makes key rule change ahead of Man Utd vs Man City Carabao Cup semi-final
Manchester United and Manchester City will be permitted to make five substitutes in Wednesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final at Old Trafford after an...
Gary Neville explains what Anthony Martial must do for Man Utd to be title contenders
Gary Neville admits he is surprised to see Anthony Martial’s underwhelming goal record for Manchester United this season.   The Frenchman netted...
Video: Solskjaer confirms imminent Amad Diallo arrival after Man Utd beat Aston Villa
Manchester United are ready to welcome Amad Diallo to Old Trafford after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed there are no more obstacles to...
Video: Solskjaer reacts as heroic Eric Bailly block ensures Man Utd go level on points with Liverpool
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer picked out Eric Bailly’s Herculean block in the dying seconds as crucial to Manchester United’s victory over Aston Villa...
Man United player ratings vs Aston Villa: Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba superb
David de Gea Alert to keep out John McGinn and great reaction save to deny Ollie Watkins. 7 Aaron Wan-Bissaka Crossed superbly...
Video: Clinical Bruno Fernandes scores brilliant penalty as Man Utd instantly respond vs Aston Villa
Manchester United have immediately taken the lead against Aston Villa through Bruno Fernandes’ penalty. Villa have been brighter in the second-half and...
(Video) Exquisite intricate play between Pogba and Martial almost leads to Man Utd opening vs Aston Villa
Paul Pogba has been at the centre of Manchester United’s most potent attacking play against Aston Villa. United lead at half-time through...
Video: Anthony Martial heads Man Utd into lead after pin-point Wan-Bissaka cross
Manchester United lead against Aston Villa after a wonderful move was finished off by a brave header from Anthony Martial. Ole Gunnar...
Eric Bailly makes rare achievement with Manchester United start vs Aston Villa
Eric Bailly’s inclusion against Aston Villa at Old Trafford represents a significant step in his Manchester United career. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has...