Will Charli XCX overthrow Sabrina Carpenter’s first British “taste”?

The latest Official UK Singles Chart update reveals an exciting showdown brewing between pop heavyweights Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX for the top spot.

Sabrina’s infectious single “Island” remains at the top of the charts with its eighth week at No. 1. But Charli’s “Sympathy Is a Knife” (Atlantic) is as hot as boy In the summer, the song soared to No. 2 after a remix featuring Ariana Grande. With only 1,000 leaderboard units separating the two, competition is fierce and Charli is well-positioned to potentially be acquired.

Not only is Charli challenging Sabrina at the top, but she’s also making noise lower down the charts. Following the release of the Shygirl remix, her single “365” re-entered the top 40, peaking at number 22.

Gracie Abrams also continues to rise, with “I Love You, I’m Soon” (Interscope) expected to jump eight places to third, which would hurt her debut UK front Three singles. The song’s emotional depth and strong streaming performance propelled her into new chart territory.

Also climbing are KSI’s “Thick of It” featuring Trippie Redd (Atlantic), which is expected to crack the top 10 at No. 8, while Teddy Swims’ “The Door” is expected to debut at No. 9. Peak (Atlantic), after 26 weeks of slow climbing. The song’s soulful vibe clearly resonated with audiences, landing Swims in the top ten for the first time.

In another notable debut, Sabrina Carpenter’s “Bed Chem” enters the top 10 at No. 10, her second top spot this week.

Meanwhile, according to the latest revelations, Chappell Roan’s infectious track “Pink Pony Club” is expected to reach a new peak of No. 11 on the UK Singles Chart, while Billie Eilish’s ethereal “Birds of a Feather” (Interscope) is expected to Reached number 11 on the UK Singles Chart.

BLACKPINK’s JENNIE has shot to fame with her latest solo single “Mantra” (Colombia), which is expected to enter the UK top 20 at No. 18, potentially marking her first major breakthrough in the region’s solo charts.

As the week progresses, the question remains: Can Charli XCX finally knock Sabrina Carpenter off the top spot, or can Sabrina maintain her week of chart glory?