Inter Milan's title may have felt like an inevitability -- football's version of death and taxes -- because that's what happens when you're crowned champions with five games to go and a 17-point lead over second place. It's worth remembering, though, that in early February, the gap over second was just a single point (albeit with a game in hand). Juventus collapsed -- managing just one win in nine games -- while Inter continued their string of league victories, eventually taking it to 12 straight (15 in all competitions).
Juventus, the club who pride themselves on consistency and stability -- with coach Max Allegri, his six league titles and his steadfast belief that it's all about results -- faltered when it mattered.