There hasn't been a great deal of business done that has impressed me in the Premier League this season. Stoke boss Tony Pulis deserves a mention though, he has picked up some great bargains. Here are my thoughts on the best buys of the Premier League season 2008/09.

Abdoulaye Faye, Stoke City

Man-mountain Abdoulaye Faye has been immense for Stoke this season and they absolute rock in their defence.

When I saw Newcastle United's lineup today before their 3-0 loss to Liverpool, I said aloud: Joey Barton's going to get a red card. I only meant it to elicit a laugh from friends, but with Newcastle's fate in the balance and Barton's famous temper in mind, I had a vision of Barton heading for the showers a bit earlier than his co-workers.

A Late Penalty Saves Wanderers

• Saturday, September 19, 2009
• Venue: The Reebok Stadium
• Attendance: 20,265
• Referee: Mark Clattenburg

• Ricardo Fuller [7]
• Kevin Davies [45+1]
• Jlloyd Samuel [51]
• Dave Kitson [53]
• Dean Whitehead [58]
• Matt Taylor (Penalty) [89]

A dismal match in which a late goal provided little consolation for angry and dissatisfied Bolton fans.

The penultimate weekend of the season provoked plenty of Right Result activity at the top and bottom of the table.

Manchester United's day just about went to plan as they secured their 11th Premier League title with a nil-nil draw against Arsenal. It wasn't without a few jitters before the end of the game at Old Trafford, but such concerns should have been avoided.

Cruel on Stoke as Florent Malouda scores a very late winner at the Britannia.

1-0 Stoke City vs Chelsea Abdoulaye Faye

1-1 Stoke City vs Chelsea Didier Drogba

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. Chelsea had a stern test of the physical game at the Britannia Stadium, before taking all three points away from home to maintain their 100 per cent record in the Premier League this season. James Beattie succumbed to injury early on, but the Potters remained resolute and got a goal in the first half, thanks to [.

Newcastle Legend Alan Shearer has issued a rallying cry to his troubled Newcastle side following Saturdays draw at Stoke. The Magpies all time top scorer - currently in a temporary managerial position at the club - called on his team to fight to the wire in what promises to be a close relegation battle for Premier league survival.

Stoke City's victory at home to Blackburn Rovers on Saturday all but confirmed their place in the Premier League for a second season. After being written off by the media from the start and with bookmakers Paddy Power paying out on their relegation back in September, this is as an amazing achievement for Tony Pulis and his players.

To Anfield, where football was not the most important thing on the agenda for once. Paying respect to those who sadly lost their lives in the Hillsborough disaster, 20 years ago this Wednesday, was at the forefront of everyone's mind. A minute‘s silence, impeccably observed. What followed was fitting; a comprehensive feast of flowing football saw Liverpool sweep Blackburn aside with ease.

The all new rumour reporting article system is in full effect! The Rumour Wenger has been written up as tempted by Stoke City defender and Premiership veteran Abdoulaye Faye. Some no-nonsense defending in the Stoke style may add some steel to Arsenal's silk and £5m would seal the deal. The Source: (The .

According to the Star (I know, I know), Arsenal have asked Barcelona about the availability of 19-year-old striker Bojan Krkic.

Good idea, Arsene what Arsenal really need is another tiny young forward who can be served up as a starter to the likes of Chris Samba, Nemanja Vidic and Abdoulaye Faye.