La Vecchia Signora have yet to taste defeat this term and everything seems to indicate that the title will be theirs.
With Italy's Serie A at its mid-point stage, there's no question as to whom are the favourites to clinch the Scudetto come the end of the season. Juventus, Italy's most storied club with a staggering 27 league championships to their name, have been unstoppable this season, and they currently lead the Serie A with 44 points, one point more than their closest rivals AC Milan, and also with a game in hand.
Juventus, who last won the Italian championship in their 2002-03 campaign, have undergone a rebuilding process since being relegated to the Serie B following the Calciopoli scandal, but finally after many years of difficulty it seems that La Vecchia Signora are back on their way to returning to being the force that they once were.
Since the appointment of Antonio Conte in mid-2011 the former Juventus midfielder has changed the fortunes of the club. La Vecchia Signora have returned to being the protagonists of the Italian first division, and if they manage to continue with their impressive form there is no reason why they can't win the Scudetto this season.
The reason for Juventus' change of fortunes has much to do with Conte, who has moulded together a side that may not count with such high-profile names, such as those of Inter and AC Milan, but on the other hand count with players who are characterised by both their determination and fighting spirit. The combination of youth and experience has worked wonders for Juve.
Players who they purchased in the Summer of 2011, such as Andrea Pirlo, Arturo Vidal, Eljero Elia and Mirko Vucinic have added a wealth of depth to the side.
With Marco Borriello, Ouasim Bouy, Simone Padoin and Martin Caceres having reinforced the side following the winter transfer window, Juventus could possibly become even stronger.
Meanwhile, the newly-built Juventus Stadium has become somewhat of a fortress for the Bianconeri, who have won seven and drawn three out of ten games at the 41,000-capacity venue this season.
While an unbeaten Juventus could possibly extend their lead at the summit to seven points, once they play their catch-up game against Parma, perhaps the only problem that they have faced this season is finishing off their rivals.
La Vecchia Signora have drawn a total of eight from their twenty games this season, which kind of downplays the fact that they are still unbeaten. Generally, having drawn so many games could end up being rather costly in the Serie A, and that is the reason why Juventus have to address the situation promptly.
What has played to Juventus' advantage, however, is the fact that their closest rivals have been rather ordinary in recent weeks, as the likes of defending champions AC Milan, Udinese, Lazio, Inter, Roma and even Napoli haven't been at their best.
This should pave the way for Juventus' much-awaited title.
Juventus, who last won the Italian championship in their 2002-03 campaign, have undergone a rebuilding process since being relegated to the Serie B following the Calciopoli scandal, but finally after many years of difficulty it seems that La Vecchia Signora are back on their way to returning to being the force that they once were.
Since the appointment of Antonio Conte in mid-2011 the former Juventus midfielder has changed the fortunes of the club. La Vecchia Signora have returned to being the protagonists of the Italian first division, and if they manage to continue with their impressive form there is no reason why they can't win the Scudetto this season.
The reason for Juventus' change of fortunes has much to do with Conte, who has moulded together a side that may not count with such high-profile names, such as those of Inter and AC Milan, but on the other hand count with players who are characterised by both their determination and fighting spirit. The combination of youth and experience has worked wonders for Juve.
Players who they purchased in the Summer of 2011, such as Andrea Pirlo, Arturo Vidal, Eljero Elia and Mirko Vucinic have added a wealth of depth to the side.
With Marco Borriello, Ouasim Bouy, Simone Padoin and Martin Caceres having reinforced the side following the winter transfer window, Juventus could possibly become even stronger.
Meanwhile, the newly-built Juventus Stadium has become somewhat of a fortress for the Bianconeri, who have won seven and drawn three out of ten games at the 41,000-capacity venue this season.
While an unbeaten Juventus could possibly extend their lead at the summit to seven points, once they play their catch-up game against Parma, perhaps the only problem that they have faced this season is finishing off their rivals.
La Vecchia Signora have drawn a total of eight from their twenty games this season, which kind of downplays the fact that they are still unbeaten. Generally, having drawn so many games could end up being rather costly in the Serie A, and that is the reason why Juventus have to address the situation promptly.
What has played to Juventus' advantage, however, is the fact that their closest rivals have been rather ordinary in recent weeks, as the likes of defending champions AC Milan, Udinese, Lazio, Inter, Roma and even Napoli haven't been at their best.
This should pave the way for Juventus' much-awaited title.
