Javi Garcia scored on his Manchester City debut to earn a point for his side against Stoke at the Britannia.
Peter Crouch had fired the hosts ahead in controversial circumstances from close range, the England striker handling the ball before scoring.
But Garcia levelled with a free header from Carlos Tevez's free-kick.
Stoke sent on Michael Owen for his debut late on but City went closest to winning it when Edin Dzeko's lob was cleared off the line by Ryan Shawcross.
Mancini fumes at 'basketball' goal
Dzeko looked set to earn City a dramatic win with his late effort but centre-back Shawcross raced back to hack the ball clear to the relief of the home fans.
Roberto Mancini is still without a win at the Britannia Stadium in six attempts as City boss and his side's performance was watched by Real Madrid assistant manager Jose Morais ahead of their Champions League game in the Spanish capital on Tuesday.
The Premier League champions, who were missing injured forward Sergio Aguero and gave debuts to Scott Sinclair and Maicon, lacked sparkle in attack and there was also plenty of finger-pointing after Stoke went ahead, despite the controversy surrounding their goal.
The last time Crouch scored against Manchester Citythe exiled England striker found the net in spectacular style from 30 yards, but this effort was very different.
Steve WilsonBBC Match of the Day commentator"What a thrilling finale as Ryan Shawcross's goal line clearance denies substitute Edin Dzeko with virtually the last kick of the game. City finished strongly but Stoke battled hard for a point."
After the ball broke to Crouch in the box he bundled past three challenges but clearly used his left hand to control it before slamming a 15th-minute shot beyond City keeper Joe Hart.
The visitors will feel agrieved referee Mark Clattenburg allowed the goal to stand but Mancini's side - still seeking their first clean sheet of the season - have only themselves to blame after failing to clear a Charlie Adam corner.
Carlos Tevez, Mario Balotelli, back from an eye injury, and Yaya Toure all spurned chances before Spanish international Garcia, once of Real Madrid, showed terrific composure with a header as he connected with Tevez's free-kick.
Pulis delighted as Stoke get point
Stoke keeper Asmir Begovic produced a terrific save with his leg to keep out Yaya Toure after the home defence had been sliced wide open in the second half, and although the visitors are now unbeaten in 10 league games, the Britannia Stadium remains one of their least happy hunting grounds.
In contrast the Potters are now without a Premier League win in 10 attempts and face a daunting game at Chelsea next weekend.
Lineup, Bookings (1) & Substitutions (6)
Stoke City
- 01 Begovic
- 04 Huth
- 12 Wilson
- 17 Shawcross
- 28 Wilkinson
- 06 Whelan
- 15 Nzonzi
- 16 Adam (Cameron - 84' )
- 21 Kightly (Etherington - 69' )
- 19 Walters
- 25 Crouch (Owen - 90' )
Substitutes
- 29 Sorensen
- 02 Cameron
- 20 Upson
- 18 Whitehead
- 26 Etherington
- 10 Owen
- 33 Jerome
Manchester City
- 01 Hart
- 03 Maicon
- 04 Kompany
- 06 Lescott
- 22 Clichy
- 08 Nasri
- 11 Sinclair (Silva - 74' )
- 14 GarciaBooked
- 42 Y Toure
- 32 Tevez (Barry - 63' )
- 45 Balotelli (Dzeko - 90' )
Substitutes
- 29 Wright
- 13 Kolarov
- 28 K Toure
- 17 Rodwell
- 18 Barry
- 21 Silva
- 10 Dzeko
Match Stats
Shots
On target
Corners
Fouls
Live Text Commentary
Full Time The final whistle goes and the game is over.
90:00+3:11Edin Dzeko produces a lobbed right-footed shot from 18 yards. Clearance by Ryan Shawcross.
90:00+1:23David Silva takes the outswinging corner, Francisco Javi Garcia takes a shot. Save by Asmir Begovic.
90:00+1:23Corner taken left-footed by David Silva from the left by-line, Edin Dzeko takes a shot. Asmir Begovic makes a save.
89:24SubstitutionSubstitution Edin Dzeko on for Mario Balotelli.
89:24SubstitutionSubstitution (Stoke) makes a substitution, with Michael Owen coming on for Peter Crouch.
87:39Samir Nasri takes a shot. Save made by Asmir Begovic.
84:55Unfair challenge on Glenn Whelan by Gareth Barry results in a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Matthew Etherington.
84:55Gareth Barry gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Glenn Whelan. Free kick taken by Matthew Etherington.
83:42SubstitutionSubstitution Geoff Cameron replaces Charlie Adam.
81:58Robert Huth fouled by David Silva, the ref awards a free kick. Marc Wilson restarts play with the free kick.
80:44Francisco Javi Garcia takes a shot. Ryan Shawcross gets a block in. Unfair challenge on Glenn Whelan by Samir Nasri results in a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Asmir Begovic.
76:29Shot from just outside the box by Mario Balotelli misses to the left of the goal.
73:10SubstitutionSubstitution David Silva replaces Scott Sinclair.
70:39Free kick awarded for a foul by Scott Sinclair on Jonathan Walters. Direct free kick taken by Asmir Begovic.
70:07Samir Nasri takes a shot. Blocked by Ryan Shawcross.
68:28Direct free kick taken by Joe Hart.
68:28SubstitutionSubstitution Matthew Etherington comes on in place of Michael Kightly.
68:28Peter Crouch concedes a free kick for a foul on Vincent Kompany.
62:41SubstitutionSubstitution Gareth Barry replaces Carlos Tevez.
Yaya Toure takes a shot. Save made by Asmir Begovic. Outswinging corner taken by Sisenando Maicon, Robert Huth manages to make a clearance.
60:37Charlie Adam concedes a free kick for a foul on Joleon Lescott. Free kick taken by Joleon Lescott.
56:01Jonathan Walters concedes a free kick for a foul on Mario Balotelli. Yaya Toure takes the free kick.
54:40BookingBooking Francisco Javi Garcia booked for unsporting behaviour.
54:31Unfair challenge on Michael Kightly by Francisco Javi Garcia results in a free kick. Glenn Whelan takes the direct free kick.
53:29Carlos Tevez takes a shot. Andy Wilkinson gets a block in. Samir Nasri takes the outswinging corner, Robert Huth manages to make a clearance.
52:43Michael Kightly takes a shot. Blocked by Sisenando Maicon. Corner taken by Charlie Adam from the left by-line to the near post, clearance by Sisenando Maicon.
50:57Peter Crouch has a volleyed shot. Save made by Asmir Begovic.
50:57Peter Crouch takes a shot from 20 yards.
48:10Charlie Adam decides to take a short corner.
46:45Francisco Javi Garcia concedes a free kick for a foul on Steven Nzonzi. Ryan Shawcross takes the direct free kick.
45:51Foul by Glenn Whelan on Mario Balotelli, free kick awarded. Direct free kick taken by Yaya Toure.
45:24Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Andy Wilkinson by Mario Balotelli. Glenn Whelan takes the direct free kick.
45:01The referee gets the second half started.
45:00+1:06Half timeHalf Time It is the end of the first-half.
44:55Jonathan Walters fouled by Mario Balotelli, the ref awards a free kick. Asmir Begovic takes the free kick.
42:58Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Charlie Adam.
42:16Charlie Adam takes a inswinging corner from the right by-line played to the near post, Mario Balotelli manages to make a clearance.
41:44Carlos Tevez concedes a free kick for a foul on Andy Wilkinson. Ryan Shawcross takes the free kick.
41:06Free kick awarded for a foul by Sisenando Maicon on Steven Nzonzi. Marc Wilson restarts play with the free kick.
39:49Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Mario Balotelli by Andy Wilkinson. Mario Balotelli restarts play with the free kick.
39:20Carlos Tevez takes a shot. Save by Asmir Begovic.
38:09Mario Balotelli takes a shot. Save by Asmir Begovic.
37:04The referee blows for offside against Peter Crouch. Joleon Lescott restarts play with the free kick.
35:59Sisenando Maicon takes a shot. Asmir Begovic makes a save. Corner taken by Samir Nasri, clearance by Peter Crouch.
34:21Carlos Tevez provided the assist for the goal.
34:21Goal scoredGoal - Francisco Javi Garcia - Stoke 1 - 1 Man City Francisco Javi Garcia scores a headed goal from deep inside the penalty box. Stoke 1-1 Man City.
34:07Andy Wilkinson gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Mario Balotelli. Carlos Tevez takes the free kick.
30:31Corner from the right by-line taken by Charlie Adam, Unfair challenge on Vincent Kompany by Peter Crouch results in a free kick. Joe Hart takes the free kick.
29:15Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Yaya Toure by Charlie Adam. Direct effort from the free kick comes in from Yaya Toure.
28:33Charlie Adam concedes a free kick for a foul on Samir Nasri. Free kick taken by Samir Nasri.
21:33Effort on goal by Mario Balotelli from inside the penalty area goes harmlessly over the bar.
20:50Shot from just outside the box by Charlie Adam goes over the bar.
20:07Free kick awarded for a foul by Marc Wilson on Samir Nasri. Samir Nasri restarts play with the free kick.
17:05Gael Clichy is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Asmir Begovic takes the indirect free kick.
14:04Assist by Jonathan Walters.
14:04Goal scoredGoal - Peter Crouch - Stoke 1 - 0 Man City Peter Crouch grabs a goal from inside the box to the bottom right corner of the goal. Stoke 1-0 Man City.
13:29Corner taken left-footed by Charlie Adam to the near post, Joleon Lescott makes a clearance.
11:40Scott Sinclair concedes a free kick for a foul on Andy Wilkinson. Glenn Whelan takes the direct free kick.
10:30Sisenando Maicon concedes a free kick for a foul on Jonathan Walters. Charlie Adam takes the direct free kick.
6:08Charlie Adam challenges Francisco Javi Garcia unfairly and gives away a free kick. Francisco Javi Garcia takes the free kick.
5:27Samir Nasri takes the outswinging corner, save by Asmir Begovic.
4:47Carlos Tevez produces a right-footed shot from just outside the box that goes wide right of the target.
3:27Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Gael Clichy by Michael Kightly. Joleon Lescott takes the free kick.
2:43Charlie Adam is adjudged to have handled the ball. Sisenando Maicon takes the free kick.
1:28The referee blows for offside. Vincent Kompany takes the indirect free kick.
0:00The referee gets the match started.
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