This is what I’m seeing in the headlines, and call me a pessimist, but I think it may be a bit premature.

Corriere dello Sport
‘Juve for the Scudetto’: Ranieri, Trezeguet and Buffon believe after the 2-2 with Roma

Gazzetta dello Sport
Juve’s triumph – The Bianconeri stop a Roma side on a roll

Tuttosport
Juve can win it all – The Bianconeri stop Roma with a dramatic 2-2

Did I miss something here? Granted, Juventus tied Roma at the Stadio Olimpico, which is no small feat, especially considering Roma’s form at the moment. Nonetheless, the headlines above crack me up. Are we seriously calling a team that just barely slid by Cagliari Scudetto contenders only four weeks into the season?

Don’t get me wrong; Juventus are a strong squad. Who wouldn’t be with Buffon in goal and Trezuguet on fire? Such is their talent that the injury of a key player (Camoranesi) didn’t even slow them down. But still, Scudetto contenders?

Then again, the more I think about it, perhaps it wasn’t Juventus’ form that inspired those headlines; maybe it was Roma’s. After thumping Dynamo Kiev and remaining (until yesterday) as the only team with a 100% record, I suppose, factoring in the Italian media’s sensationalism, that the first team to “hold” Roma would be heralded as the strongest side, wouldn’t they?

Speaking of Roma, they’re at the top of the table right now, but I wouldn’t even make Scudetto claims for them yet; it’s just too early. Can we hold off until week 20, when half of the season is behind us, to make Scudetto claims? Please?

Categories: Juventus, Roma
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