The Saddlers had taken a three goal lead but were unable to convert that lead into three points as their hosts hit back to take a share of the spoils during an entertaining afternoon at St James Park.
Clarke, who has now guided his side through five league games without defeat, admitted he was disappointed to see a three goal lead disappear but welcomed an awayday point in somewhat difficult conditions.
The manager went on to insist that his team made hard work of the game and allowed their opponents too much time on the ball and was forced into a change in a bid to stop City from getting more balls into the box.
The manager went on to insist that his team made hard work of the game and allowed their opponents too much time on the ball and was forced into a change in a bid to stop City from getting more balls into the box.