Sabrina Carpenter's Self-Showdown for UK No.1

Sabrina Carpenter is in the middle of a big battle, and her fiercest competitor is none other than herself.

As the The official UK chart hits midweek, Carpenter's smash hit 'Espresso' remains alive and kicking with 'Please Please Please' (both via Island Records) as both singles battle for the coveted No.1 spot.

“Espresso” debuted straight to No.6 on the Official UK Singles Chart upon release and on 3 May 2024 became Carpenter's first UK number one. It has also marked the UK's No.1 caffeine hit for the past 24 years since All Saints' 2000 hit 'Black Coffee'.

Meanwhile, “Please Please Please,” the second single from Carpenter's sixth studio album Short 'n' Sweetdropped Eminem's “Houdini” in late June to give Sabrina her second UK No.1 single in less than two months, while “Espresso” remained at No.2. In doing so, Sabrina scored a new official chart record, and became the youngest female artist in history to hold the No. 1 and No. 2 positions on the Official Singles Chart in the same week.

In other UK singles news, rising star Chappell Roan is also making waves. Her catchy and heartfelt single “Good Luck, Babe!” (via Island) is poised to reach a new peak of No. 4, following its top 10 debut last week.

Based on midweek sales and streaming data released by the Official Charts Company, Taylor Swift's 'Cruel Summer' (via EMI) is expected to re-enter the top 10 at No.10, riding the wave of excitement from her . The Eras tour. Swift's ability to keep her music relevant and engaging is once again on full display as fans continue to support her timeless hits.

Dua Lipa, fresh from her appearance at Glastonbury festival, sees her track 'Illusion' (via Warner Records) re-enter the top 20, currently at No. 13. The festival's influence also boosts Coldplay, with their new song “feelslikeimfallinginlove” (via The Atlantic) is set to reach a new peak of No. 21. Both acts have clearly benefited from their individual performances, once again garnering attention on their latest releases.

BTS icon Jimin aims for his third UK Top 40 single with 'Smeraldo Garden Marching Band' (via Big Hit Music) featuring rapper Loco, with the track expected to peak at No.18. Inspired by the iconic Beatles Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club BandThe K-Pop star's latest solo effort sees him once again teaming up with renowned producers Pdogg, GHSTLOOP and EVAN, who previously worked on his debut solo album, FACE.

Stay tuned for the final chart results at the end of the week to see which tracks secure their spots.