Nigel Pearson says new signing Anis Mehmeti proved he has the ability to create moments of magic during dour games as Bristol City were left frustrated with a 1-1 draw against Wigan Athletic.
The visitors were well-drilled and kept the Robins at bay for long periods at Ashton Gate with City registering just one shot on target over the duration of the 90 minutes - Rob Atkinson's first-half goal. Pearson made three changes to his starting line-up, all in attack, with full debuts granted for Mehmeti and Harry Cornick while Andi Weimann came in on the right side.
Pearson admitted he wanted a maverick ahead of the January window and a player that can create chances out of nothing and he did exactly that in the 36th minute. Matty James took a quick free-kick, finding the left-winger and he produced a superb cross to find the head of Rob Atkinson to score his fourth goal of the season.
