Serie A's Top 5 sides' performances analysed

#2 Juventus F.C

Juventus' stranglehold on the league title is under serious threat this season

It is not yet time to hit the panic button but even the most optimistic Juventini will have to admit that something seems off with the team this season.

A defence that has proven to be more brittle than ever, an inability to impose themselves on big games and a general listlessness in play, have pushed coach Massimiliano Allegri to earn his bread this season more than he has ever done.

The loss of defensive stalwart Leonardo Bonucci and right back Dani Alves has robbed the side of two very experienced campaigners and replacements Mehdi Benatia and Mattia De Sciglio have not exactly set Serie A on fire.

The attack has continued to deliver with Paulo Dybala on course to deliver his best ever goal haul in the league. The Argentine wizard already has 11 goals this season (and 2 missed penalties). Gonzalo Higuain has scored 7 goals as well.

New wingers Federico Bernadeschi & Douglas Costa are still trying to find their feet in the league and it can be argued that once the duo gets up to speed, La Vecchia Signora will have a new attacking variation to worry teams in Serie A and in the Champions League.

The new signings: De Sciglio, Bernadeschi, Costa, Blaise Matuidi, Wojciech Szczesny have all had varying degrees of success so far but it is still early days so much more is expected from these new players and the team in general.