The starting line up only has 1 new player in it (Mandzukic), largely by force. Perhaps Allegri wants to phase in the newcomers which I kind of understand - just how he phased in the back 4 ahead of the back three last season.
You guys should really get Acestream installed on a PC. It works pretty well - have it hooked up to my TV. Go to http://www.livefootballol.com for Acestream (and sop cast links).
Been watching a lot of EPL on it and it works pretty smoothly.