Ex-bandmates relight their fire

FORMER Take That bandmates Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow proved they were friends again yesterday when they watched a football match together.

The pair chatted amiably ahead of the Arsenal v Manchester United game at the Emirates Stadium in north London.

Williams, who left the group to launch a solo career in 1995, even put his arm round Barlow during a TV interview.

The pair gave a lighthearted response when asked about the fact they seemed to be on friendly terms. Williams, 34, joked: "We've not spoken a word to each other yet – we don't know how this is going to go."

"It could go either way this yet, mate," Barlow added.

Williams has spent most of his time in Los Angeles while his former bandmates have enjoyed a successful comeback.

Last month, Barlow and his fellow band members confirmed plans to hit the road again next summer for a huge British stadium tour. A spokeswoman said there were no plans for Williams to appear.