Can Little Mix conjure up their third Number 1 single with Black Magic?

Little Mix cast a spell on the Official Singles Chart Update today as Black Magic storms towards the top spot.

The track is the first to be lifted from the group’s as-yet-untitled upcoming third studio album and follows 2014 Top 10 Salute.

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To date, Little Mix have scored nine UK Top 40 singles, with 2011 debut Cannonball and 2012 follow-up Wings both reaching Number 1.

Black Magic is currently outselling its nearest competitor - fellow new entry Sam Feldt’s Show Me Love feat. Kimberly Anne (2) - by more than 2:1.

Years & Years’ Shine drops one places to Number 3 midweek, followed by another new entry - Avicii’s Waiting For Love (4).

Lost Frequencies’ Are You With Me (5) slides one place to round out today’s Top 5.

New entries

Following his three night sold-out run at Wembley Stadium this weekend, Ed Sheeran’s Thinking Out Loud (38) climbs four places to re-enter the Update Top 40 today.

Elsewhere, The Chemical Brothers’ Go (39) is set to make its Top 40 debut on Friday, while Hozier’s Take Me To Church is on track to spend a 43^rd week in the Top 40.

This week's full Official Singles Chart Update Top 40 below. Click here to see the full Top 100:

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