SAMI KHEDIRA slammed a hat-trick as ten-man Juventus swept past their error-strewn hosts.
Their easy win was accomplished for the greater part of the game without Mario Mandzukic. The Croat was sent off for excessive protests towards the referee.
German striker Khedeira struck in the 20th, 59th and 87th minutes to put the defending Serie A champions in full control.
Juan Cuadrado set him up for the first, and Daniele Rugani and Gonzalo Higuain were there to provide him with the others.
A crazy 14th minute Samir Santos own goal set Juve on their way. Their other goals came from Rugani and a long range effort Miralem Pjanic in the 90th minute.
Udinese found the scoresheet through Stipe Perica and Danilo. Perica had another effort brilliantly saved by Gigi Buffon, who then denied Jakub Jankto and Maxi Lopez.
The veteran No 1 got down low on both occasions to stop certain goals and preserve the visitors' 2-1 lead. Juventus romped away in the second half - a good effort considering they were a man short.
Manzukic's first halF dismissal saw him go down under an Ali Adnan challenge in the penalty area.
Both players picked up a yellow card for a dispute.
Then a second yellow card was issued to Mandzukic, seemingly for dissent.
But he should know you can only protest with the referee so much and he bagged a deserved second yellow card. In contrast Cuadrado had a brilliant game, pushing and probing and causing problems all night.
Juve had lost ground in the title race in recent weeks after drawing 2-2 at Atalanta and losing 2-1 to Napoli in their last two matches.
They are now third, three points leaders Napoli.
From The Sun
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