Watch as Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has his say on Sunderland AFC vs Newcastle United
The Energy Secretary has weighed in on Sunday’s Wear-Tyne Derby.
This Sunday (December 14) marks the first Premier League game between Sunderland AFC and Newcastle United in nine years as the Wear-Tyne derby returns to the Stadium of Light.
The pair did meet in the third round of the FA Cup back in January 2024, with the Magpies beating the Black Cats 3-0.
However, Sunday’s match will be the most anticipated derby in years given Newcastle’s financial power and Sunderland’s impressive start to life back in the Premier League.
Many people have had their say on the fixture and among them is Ed Miliband, the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, during a visit to the North East.
The Energy Secretary was at the Port of Tyne, in South Shields, to take part in a clean energy sector jobs fair when he was asked about the upcoming fixture.
He replied: “I’ve been pre-briefed!
“I’m not taking sides, I’m too old and ugly to know better than to take sides on this.
“I wish both teams well”.