🔗 Share this article Matheus Cunha Strikes to Secure Manchester United a Draw at Leeds. The home side's a player shields the ball from Manchester United's a defender in the top-flight encounter at their home ground. Key Moments Calvert-Lewin watches a first-half header come back off the upright. Brenden Aaronson puts the hosts ahead with a low effort in the second half. Matheus Cunha equalises only three minutes later. The Yorkshire side extend their best top-flight undefeated streak since the turn of the century. Manchester United's poor run of form continued at Elland Road, but head coach the Portuguese tactician had Matheus Cunha to thank for the team avoiding even more disappointment against their old rivals. The Everton loanee directed a first-half effort against the woodwork for the confident hosts before the American midfielder finished superbly with a low, 62nd-minute effort. At that stage, the United boss was under intense scrutiny after his side had failed to beat bottom-of-the-table Wolverhampton Wanderers at home earlier in the week. However, against opponents who had two days less to recover, Cunha restored parity three minutes after the opener when he ran on to a pass from introduced the Dutchman and guided a finish underneath rushing Leeds goalkeeper Lucas Perri. It was only the Brazilian's fourth goal since his high-profile summer move and came at a time when the manager is without four key attacking players due to a mix of injury and national team commitments. Not that you would expect the hosts to sympathise with that given their own tight schedule. The Swiss attacker forced a full length save out of Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens with a audacious overhead kick, and visiting heads were in hands when the Slovenian striker, who is finding it hard to make an impression, turned his teammate's cut-back wide from close range. The goalscorer, who had a goal disallowed for offside much earlier in the contest, also fired against a post in the dying moments. The point prolongs Leeds' unbeaten run to seven games, their best such streak since 2001, and takes them a significant margin clear of the relegation zone. For the visitors though, it was yet another opportunity to move into fourth spot, albeit only for a short time, squandered. Man Utd Analysis: Amorim's Side Misfire Again With the Africa Cup of Nations reaching its knockout phase, Amorim could be forgiven for hoping the involved countries make a pretty quick exit. Current injuries to skipper Bruno Fernandes and England international Mason Mount only exacerbated the impact the absence of other forwards is having on Amorim's squad. It's not that the absent players are the solution to all of the club's problems. After all, they were part of the side that suffered poor results earlier in the season. But without them, the boss has few attacking options. He evidently does not have full faith in teenager Shea Lacey or the seasoned Joshua Zirkzee, even though the Dutch forward provided the assist for Cunha's equaliser almost immediately after his arrival as a substitute. That leaves Cunha, who has now scored three goals in five games, and others operating out of their preferred positions, alongside Sesko. On this showing, the big-money frontman looks no better than previous underwhelming signings, lacking in confidence and conviction in front of goal. His failure to turn home the cross means it is now a long run without a goal for the new signing. Leeds Analysis: Another Step Towards Safety After memorable victories in their last few home games, the arrival of their fiercest rivals to Elland Road was a bit drab affair. True, there were moments of typical fervor, but the intimidating edge was not as evident as in previous encounters. The home fans were more concerned about their side's struggle to get worthwhile possession in advanced areas for any prolonged period. The striker's header that struck the post was an isolated moment of threat in a tight first half. It still felt as though Leeds were struggling when a defensive error opened the door for Aaronson. For a short moment, The home delirious fans thought they were about to secure a coveted win against their old foes. Nevertheless, there is a much bigger picture for the manager and the club to deal with. When they endured a difficult run of form earlier in the campaign, many thought about the manager's position. In contrast, he is now overseeing significant improvement. The job is not completed yet but step by step, Leeds are getting nearer to achieving their top-flight status. What Happens Next? The Yorkshire club have a top-flight trip to St James' Park in midweek, followed by the start of their domestic cup campaign next weekend. The Red Devils face a league trip to Burnley before also beginning their cup journey with a Old Trafford tie.