Charli XCX Closes Out – Will 'Sympathy is a Knife' Surpass Sabrina's UK Reign?

The latest UK Official Chart Single The update features a thrilling showdown between pop heavyweights Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX as they battle it out for the top spot.

Sabrina's infectious hit “Taste” (Island) holds strong at No. 1 for its eighth week, maintaining its grip on the chart. But Charli's 'Sympathy Is a Knife' (Atlantic) comes in as hot as one brat summer, he climbed to No. 2 after a remix with Ariana Grande gave him a big boost. With only 1,000 chart units separating the two, the competition is fierce and Charli is well positioned for a potential takeover.

Not only is Charli challenging Sabrina to the top, but she's also making noise further down the chart. Her track “365” re-enters the Top 40 at No. 22, following the release of Shygirl's remix.

Gracie Abrams also continues her rise, with “I Love You, I'm Sorry” (Interscope) poised to climb eight places to claim No.3, which would mark her first UK Top single 3. The song's emotional depth and strong flow performance have pushed it into new chart territory.

Also rising is KSI with his “Thick of It” collaboration with Trippie Redd (Atlantic), which looks set to enter the Top 10 at No. 8, while Teddy Swims could see a new peak at No. 9 with “The Door” (Atlantic), after slowly climbing for 26 weeks. The soulful vibe of the track clearly resonated with audiences, giving Swims his first Top 10 hit.

In another notable debut, Sabrina Carpenter's “Bed Chem” enters the Top 10 at No. 10, giving her a second top-tier hit this week.

Meanwhile, Chappell Roan's infectious track “Pink Pony Club” is on track to reach a new peak at No.11 on United Kingdom Singles Chart according to the latest blast, while Billie Eilish's ethereal “Birds of a Feather” (Interscope) is expected to climb to No. 13, continuing its strong presence.

BLACKPINK's JENNIE marks her latest solo single 'Mantra' (Colombia), poised to enter the UK Top 20 at No.18, possibly marking her first major solo chart breakthrough in the region.

As the week progresses, the question remains: Will Charli XCX finally knock Sabrina Carpenter off the top spot, or will Sabrina hold on for another week of glory?