In a move that’s captured the attention of both political pundits and football fanatics, New york City’s youngest-ever mayor, Zohran mamdani, has revealed a deep-seated passion for English Premier League giants Arsenal. The 34-year-old politician, who recently made headlines for his historic election win, sat down for an interview on “The Adam Friedland Show” YouTube channel, where his love for the Gunners took centre stage.

Mamdani, a proud member of the Democratic Party, was introduced to his football fervor during the interview. The conversation took an unexpected turn when he received virtual congratulations from two Arsenal legends: former striker Ian Wright and defender Hector Bellerin [[2]]. But it was Mamdani’s own confession that truly surprised listeners.

When asked about his football allegiances, Mamdani declared his unwavering support for arsenal, who are currently leading the 2025/26 Premier League standings [[2]]. He then dropped a