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Marchisio or Vidal - Who should be a starter in Juventus' midfield? The two are currently going head-to-head for a starting shirt, with the youth product currently being preferred. Our team of experts have had their say on the selection dilemma. Sep 18, 2011 ANALYSIS Juventus' sprightly pre-season and dazzling opening day win over Parma have seen many raise an eyebrow and wonder aloud whether they might be about to take the step back up to Champions League contention in 2011-12. One of the key points that observers are pointing to when putting forward the theory is the new-found competition for places at Vinovo. No more is that the case than in central midfield, where coach Antonio Conte now finds himself having to choose between Claudio Marchisio and Arturo Vidal for one spot alongside Andrea Pirlo in the boss' favoured 4-2-4 formation. While the youth product has been a first team squad member since 2006, he has thus far failed to cement himself as a regular in the centre - often being shifted to the left. On the other hand, the new

Serie A Week 3 - 18/9/11 (15:00) - Artemio Franchi Stadium - Siena Siena v Juventus: Preview Sep 17, 2011 Newly-promoted Siena are hopeful of springing a surprise against Juventus tomorrow despite their opponents' ominous opening game of the Serie A season. Juventus were ruthless as they demolished Parma 4-1 without ever really stepping out of first gear. Siena, meanwhile, enjoyed a positive return to Italy's top flight after holding Catania to a goalless draw in Sicily. Siena coach Giuseppe Sannino praised his players for their attitude in that game and believes the same approach will be required against Juve. He said: "It was a difficult game against Catania, but this team has a great spirit of sacrifice and willingness to fight right now." "Now we have to produce a similar performance against Juve, a team that will compete for the scudetto this season." Juventus coach Antonio Conte is set to get a warm reception when he returns to Siena just three months after leaving the club to join the Turin giants. Conte led Siena to promotion last season and sporting director Giorgio Perinetti said: "Conte is a friend of Siena. He is a talented coach and we were sad to see him leave." However, Siena will not hand Conte any favours on Sunday. "We want to beat Juve," Siena striker Emanuel Calaio said. "We know it's going to be difficult because they have many quality players." "But if we work hard then we can play a great game and perhaps surprise them." "The fact that we know how Conte wants his teams to play is an advantage for us and we will try to make the most of that." Conte will be without defender Paolo De Ceglie and injured striker Vincenzo Iaquinta. Midfielder Claudio Marchisio praised Juve's new coach, who demanded even more from his side despite their comfortable opening win. "On Sunday, despite the victory, he was angry at the goal we conceded," said Marchisio, a goalscorer in the Parma clash. "He's conveying quality of play to us, looking to always make us compact and focused. We needed someone who could give us that psychological release and now we should show the results of his work in every game, starting from Sunday." "It's games like the one against Siena which are important in order to stay at the top end of the table all the way through. They'll be at home, they'll have the crowd behind them and will be aggressive from the start."

Serie A Week 3 - 18/9/11 (15:00) - Artemio Franchi Stadium - Siena Sannino: 'Siena not done for with Juve' Sep 17, 2011 Siena Coach Giuseppe Sannino realises

Serie A Week 3 - 18/9/11 (15:00) - Artemio Franchi Stadium - Siena Conte keeps Juve on their toes Sep 17, 2011 Antonio Conte prepares to face his former club Siena and warns praise was

'New wiretap transforms Calciopoli' Sep 17, 2011 Luciano Moggi claims his lawyers have

Serie A Week 3 - 18/9/11 (15:00) - Artemio Franchi Stadium - Siena Serie A Preview: Siena v Juventus The Turin outfit will look to continue their winning ways when they lock horns with Giuseppe Sannino's men in Tuscany on Sunday. Sep 16, 2011 PROBABLE LINE-UPS Siena (4-4-2): Brkic; Angelo, Rossettini, Terzi, Del Grosso; Mannini, Bolzoni, D'Agostino, Brienza; Calaio, Gonzalez Siena coach Giuseppe Sannino will be without the services of defender Gabriele Angella and striker Reginaldo due to injury. Juventus (4-2-4): Buffon; Lichtsteiner, Barzagli, Chiellini, Grosso; Marchisio, Pirlo, Pepe, Vucinic; Matri, Del Piero Paolo De Ceglie will miss Sunday's encounter against his former side after receiving his marching orders late in the 4-1 win over Parma last weekend while Vincenzo Iaquinta is still nursing an injury. DID YOU KNOW?

'We have found a call that will change everything' - Luciano Moggi The former supremo of the Turin-based outfit says he will soon reveal a new piece of evidence which change the course of the infamous telephone scandal in Italy. Sep 16, 2011 Former Juventus general director Luciano Moggi claims his legal team have discovered evidence of a plot against the Turin-based club. The 74-year-old has been banned from football for life and is being tried in a criminal court for his involvement in an organised criminal ring which involved a network of phone calls with former referees and designators as well as former FIGC (Italian Football Association) officials. Last month, the leader of Moggi's legal team Nicola Penta, claimed they had discovered phone calls which raised questions about the actions that have been taken regarding the Calciopoli case. Moggi himself has now fueled those claims, telling Radio Mana Mana: "Tonight [Friday night] we found a call that will change everything. "In football, there are some things which are important and invisible, you can never know who is your friend and who is your enemy. "Unfortunately, when I was involved in football, I did not fight this properly." The former transfer guru added that this important piece of evidence will be revealed in the hearing on 27 September, when his defence will present their arguments. "On this day I will speak and you will see that this new element shows the opposite of what they said," Moggi added. "This interception proves there was a plot to remove Juventus and have others installed at the top."

Serie A Week 3 - 18/9/11 (15:00) - Artemio Franchi Stadium - Siena Sep 16, 2011 A buzzing Juventus search for three more points on Sunday as they travel to Antonio Conte

Marchisio: 'Conte is extraordinary' Sep 16, 2011 Claudio Marchisio has praised Antonio Conte's character, stating that his new Coach's focus is the reason behind Juventus' newfound confidence.

Buffon at Juve for life Sep 16, 2011 The chances of seeing Gigi Buffon leave Juventus are now over.

Serie A Week 3 - 18/9/11 (15:00) - Artemio Franchi Stadium - Siena Vucinic to start for Juve Sep 16, 2011 Mirko Vucinic looks set to make his first start for Juventus in their game against Siena on Sunday afternoon. The summer signing from Roma only appeared as a substitute in last week

Buffon will see out his career at Juventus - agent The Italy No.1 is set to remain with the Old Lady until he announces his retirement, according to shot stopper's representative. Sep 16, 2011 Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon will see out the rest of his playing days at the club, his agent Silvano Martina revealed on Friday. The 33-year-old has enjoyed a stellar career in Turin and despite being tipped to leave Juve after the Calciopoli scandal, he decided to remain loyal to the club, garnering praise from his representative. "Buffon will end his career at Juventus," Martina told Radio Mana Mana Sport. "If he then goes on to win the Scudetto, who

Claudio Marchisio dominates voting to win Goal of the Week award Viewers of the Goal Show opted for the midfielder's final contribution in his side's 4-1 win over Parma in a landslide victory. Sep 16, 2011 Claudio Marchisio has continued Juventus' fine start to the current season by dominating voting to claim the honour of Goal of the Week. Viewers of the Goal Show have been voting for their favourite all week - and Marchisio's effort against Parma was the overwhelming choice, with a combined total of 80.39% of the global vote. Three of the five selections were taken from the opening Serie A weekend, as Juventus fans came out in force to support Marchisio's effort. His clever anticipation for the final goal in Juve's 4-1 win over Parma capped a fine victory for the club at their new stadium in Turin. Marchisio also topped the poll in the individual votes which took place on our International, UK & German editions. Lagging well behind the Juventus star was Mauricio Pinilla's thunderbolt for Palermo (9.39%) against Inter and Fabrizo Miccoli's (7.16%) cracking free-kick against the Nerazzurri in the same game. There was little to choose between Danko Lazovic (1.58%) and Sylwester Patejuk (1.48%), as their strikes, in Russia and Poland respectively, failed to attract a significant following from voters. Global Poll Results 1) Marchisio - JUVENTUS v Parma (80.39%) 2) Pinilla - PALERMO v Inter (9.39%) 3) Fabrizio Miccoli - PALERMO v Inter (7.16%) 4) Patejuk - Legia v PODBESKIDZIE (1.58%) 5) Lazovic - Lokomotiv v ZENIT (1.48%)

Serie A Week 3 - 18/9/11 (15:00) - Artemio Franchi Stadium - Siena Siena aware of Pirlo danger Sep 15, 2011 Siena attacking midfielder Franco Brienza insists his side must keep Andrea Pirlo quiet if they hope to beat Juventus. The two teams meet in Tuscany on Sunday and Brienza, 32, fears the inspiration of the Italian international.

Serie A Week 3 - 18/9/11 (15:00) - Artemio Franchi Stadium - Siena