Social Zone: Footballer quits to join Love Island, plus Thomas Muller responds to Arsenal rumours

Sean Fisher
21 July 2022

If Everton fans thought they'd escaped the relegation battle this season, think again. Plus a curious Arsenal fan was turned down in style by Thomas Muller.

Any hope of Everton avoiding another relegation fight next season was lost during Wednesday's pre-season friendly against Minnesota United, when the Toffees were thrashed 4-0 by the MLS side.

💪 @MNUFC defeats Everton 4-0 😳 pic.twitter.com/OdxrjxkiX2
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 21, 2022

An Arsenal fan threw a hopeful question to Thomas Muller this week, asking the German whether he'd ever join the Gunners in the future.

His response was very honest.

I asked Thomas Müller if he’ll come to Arsenal and this was his answer ☠️☠️ pic.twitter.com/4wPk0r9Ccj
— 🎩 (@SlidelntoMyCDMs) July 20, 2022

Halifax Town's Jamie Allen has ditched football for Love Island, with the 27-year-old describing it as an "opportunity very important to him".

Jamie Allen has decided to join the cast of ❤️ Island 2022, making his intentions clear that the opportunity is very important to him.

The matter will be reviewed on his return.
— FC Halifax Town (@FCHTOnline) July 20, 2022

Despite leaving the club to join Manchester City this summer, Kalvin Phillips says he intends to stay in the Leeds United group chat.

Mostly because he's one of the admins so he can't be kicked, but it's still a nice thought.

“I’m one of the admins!”

Love to see a smiling @Kalvinphillips on why he won’t be leaving the @LUFC WhatsApp group despite his Man City move 😊⚽️ #lufc pic.twitter.com/30EiSKK4G2
— George (@georgeyboy) July 20, 2022

After returning to Chelsea from his successful Crystal Palace loan last season, Conor Gallagher will likely be trying extra hard to impress Thomas Tuchel and find his way into the German's plans.

However, I don't think this helped him too much. It's one of the worst penalties you'll ever see.