Juventini, gather round and take note. I have a prediction to make. Now I’m no Nostradamus, and I certainly do not have a crystal ball, but I predict that Juventus will begin a cycle of domination in Italian football from the 2012/2013 season onwards. While I can hear you all let out a collective groan and cry out in unison ‘yeah that’s great but that’s two seasons away’, I personally believe as of that season, there will be a shift in power. And here’s why…

After conquering the Stadio Olimpico last weekend, Juve ensured they still have a chance of safeguarding their reservation on the bus for Europe next year. Goals from Milos Krasic and Alessandro Matri silenced the Romanisti on Sunday night, but before anyone starts booking their ticket to Lisbon or the like, let’s remember this is Juventus – the team that ‘lacks consistency in their DNA’.