HMV Comment On The Race For The Christmas No 1

LONDON, UK (Top40 Charts) "The Justice Collective has the momentum that comes with a new release, and clearly a lot of people are very passionate about its message, but James Arthur's really strong showing last week probably surprised a few people, and he also has the benefit of an extra day's sales.
For the moment the advantage is with James to remain at the top for a second week, but if the campaign behind TJC keeps growing, as we think it will, 'He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother' still has a very good chance of making it. It's going to be close run thing, but based on what we're seeing instore and online we think TJC will do it."

Gennaro Castaldo, HMV
HMV's Top 3 Predictions for the official Christmas charts (announced Sun 23 Dec):
Singles
1. The Justice Collective - He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother
2. James Arthur - Impossible
3. Will.i.am ft. Britney Spears - Scream & Shout
Albums
1. Emeli Sandé - Our Version of Events.
2. Olly Murs - Right Place, Right Time
3. Michael Bublé - Christmas