3 Reasons why Juventus could go unbeaten in the Serie A this season

After a difficult 3-0 victory away to Fiorentina, Juventus broke yet another record in the league this season - the most points accumulated after 14 games in Serie A history (40). Out of the last 14 games, they have won 13 and drawn 1. They now sit comfortably at the top of the table.

Juventus's dominance doesn't quite tell the entire story, however. The start of the season saw them churn out some really difficult wins against smaller opponents. They only found their groove at the start of October, and since then they have had some very dominant and effective displays against teams like Napoli and AC Milan.

In Europe too, they have been excellent, apart from a 1-2 loss at home against Manchester United in a game they should have won by at least 3 clear goals. They did not take their chances and were made to pay for their mistakes by Jose Mourinho's team.

Having won the League for the past 7 seasons, it is a well-known fact that Juventus's primary goal is the Champions League, but their record-breaking start to the league campaign suggests they might be on their way to an "invincible" season. They did it in 2011/12, becoming the only Italian team to do it in a 38-game season. Here are three reasons why the can and probably will do it:

#3 A rock-solid defense

Captain Chiellini will look to inspire his team to another historic league campaign

To be fair, a rock-solid defense is expected from any top Italian team, but Juventus have managed to maintain that for years with careful planning and investments. They have a brilliant mix of youth and experience in defense with the likes of Chiellini, Bonucci, and Barzagli acting as role-models for youngsters.

Joao Cancelo has been a revelation since arriving from Valencia in the summer. The 24-year-old Portuguese is already considered one of the most threatening full-backs in Europe. Alex Sandro has also been phenomenal at times on the other flank.

Going forward, Juventus's defense has the ability to attack set pieces really well, while players like Bonucci are brilliant at playing the ball out from the back.

The likes of Benatia, De Sciglio, and Rugani provide great depth to a back line that has only conceded 8 league goals this season. Only Manchester City, Liverpool, and PSG can boast of a better record this season.

This gritty defense is known for protecting narrow leads well and that is something the entire squad will have to count on if they are to go unbeaten all season

#2 Squad depth

Bentacur has been brilliant this season

Juventus boasts of one of the strongest squads in Europe, and in Max Allegri, the Bianconeri have a manager that does not shy away from rotating the squad and giving the youngsters a shot at impressing him and the fans.

Allegri has resorted to rotating his squad every league game this season, trying out different combinations in all areas of the pitch. Luckily for him, it has all worked out well so far.

Players like Bernadeschi, De Sciglio, and Betancur, to name a few, have been excellent whenever they have been called upon this season. Betancur, in particular, has been brilliant so far and even got himself on the scoresheet against Fiorentina.

Emre Can, signed from Liverpool this summer, is yet to establish himself and is currently out injured but a player of his quality will surely be of great benefit to this Juventus side.

With their eyes firmly set on the Champions League, this Juve squad will be tested to the limit towards the end of the campaign, and that is when these youngsters will have to perform at their best if they are to remain unbeaten in the league.

#1 Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo in action against Fiorentina

There were a few eyebrows raised when Juve paid a club-record €100 million for the 33-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo in the summer. 14 league games later, he has played every minute of the league campaign and scored 10 goals while assisting 5. He is also the top scorer of the league at the moment and became the joint-fastest Juventus player to score 10 league goals for the club.

Over the last few seasons, his role was often restricted to that of a pure goalscorer at Real. At Juventus, however, he has turned the clock back quite a few years. Allegri often plays him out wide on the left, and Ronaldo drifts inside as the match progresses. This has resulted in some stellar displays from the Portuguese player.

He has rescued Juventus on numerous occasions this season, scoring the winners against Sassuolo, Empoli, and Frosinone. It is no doubt that the team relies heavily on him to get results, especially in tough games.

One of the game's all-time greats, Ronaldo possesses the ability to win games single-handedly and if Juve is to create history in the league this season, this man will have to play a very pivotal role in it.