Watch as a delighted Zohran Mamdani receives a surprise video message from Arsenal legend Ian Wright. Appearing on The Adam Friedland Show, the newly elected mayor of New York, who is a longtime fan of the North London club, was stunned when the former footballer congratulated him on “all you have achieved”. Wright said that “the real work starts now” adding: “We’re gonna need some of that winning energy you’ve got.” After Wright signed off the message with a nod to Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, an overjoyed Mamdani proceeded to watch the clip again before declaring: “I love this man.”

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