New Signing Javi García Saved the Day for Mancini; Man City Held 1-1 by Stoke

Reigning EPL champions Manchester City played out a 1-1 draw against Stoke City at Britannia Stadium on Sept 15, 2012 all thanks to new boy Javi Garcia, who cancelled out Stoke’s Peter Crouch goal in the 35th minute of the match.

Roberto Mancini handed first starts to new signings Scott Sinclair, Maicon and Javi Garcia but saw his side concede first. City's equalizer came from Carlos Tevez’s free-kick with new signing Javi Garcia heading home.

Former England striker Michael Owen made his Stoke debut in the final minute of the match. This was Roberto Mancini 1000th day in charge of Manchester City.