🔗 Share this article Cunha Scores to Earn Man Utd a Draw at Elland Road. Leeds United's a player shields the ball from Manchester United's Leny Yoro in the top-flight clash at Elland Road. Key Moments Calvert-Lewin sees a first-half header come back off the post. Brenden Aaronson puts the hosts ahead with a low finish in the second period. Matheus Cunha levels just three minutes afterwards. Leeds continue their best top-flight undefeated streak since 2001. Manchester United's poor recent struggles continued at Leeds' fortress, but manager Ruben Amorim had Matheus Cunha to thank for the team avoiding even more damage against Leeds. The Everton loanee headed a first-period effort against the woodwork for the in-form home team before the American midfielder applied a cool finish with a low, 62nd-minute effort. At that stage, the United boss was under intense scrutiny after his side had been held by bottom-of-the-table Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford earlier in the week. Nevertheless, against opponents who had less time to prepare, Cunha levelled three minutes later when he ran on to a through ball from introduced Joshua Zirkzee and guided a shot underneath advancing Leeds goalkeeper Lucas Perri. It was only the Brazilian's fourth goal since his high-profile summer move and came at a time when Amorim is without several key attacking players due to a combination of fitness issues and national team commitments. Not that you would expect the hosts to sympathise with that given their own tight schedule. Noah Okafor forced a diving save out of visiting goalkeeper Senne Lammens with a spectacular overhead kick, and visiting heads were in hands when Benjamin Sesko, who is finding it hard to make an impression, turned Zirkzee's cut-back wide from close range. Cunha, who had a goal disallowed for offside much earlier in the match, also fired against a post in the dying moments. The draw 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 the Champions League places, albeit only for a matter of hours, wasted. Man Utd Analysis: The Manager's Side Struggle Again With the Africa Cup of Nations reaching its knockout phase, Amorim could be forgiven for hoping the involved countries make a swift exit. Existing injuries to skipper Bruno Fernandes and England international Mason Mount only exacerbated the impact the absence of other attackers is having on the team'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 disappointing results earlier in the season. But without them, the boss has limited attacking options. He clearly does not trust youngster Shea Lacey or the seasoned Zirkzee, even though the Dutch forward provided the through ball for the equaliser almost immediately after his arrival as a substitute. That leaves the Brazilian, who has now scored three goals in five games, and others operating out of their natural positions, alongside Benjamin Sesko. On this showing, the big-money frontman looks similar to previous struggling signings, lacking in belief and conviction in front of goal. Sesko's failure to turn home Zirkzee's cross means it is now nine games without a goal for the young striker. Leeds Analysis: Another Step Towards Survival After memorable victories in their previous home games, the arrival of their fiercest rivals to home was a bit drab affair. True, there were moments of expected fervor, but the hostile edge was not as pronounced as in other fixtures. The home fans were more concerned about their side's struggle to get sustained possession in dangerous areas for any prolonged period. The striker's header that clipped the post was an isolated moment of quality in a tight first half. It still felt as though the hosts were finding it tough when a defensive error opened the door for the opener. Ever so briefly, The home delirious fans thought they were about to secure a rare win against their old foes. However, there is a wider context for the manager and the club to deal with. When they endured a poor run of form earlier in the season, many thought about the manager's future. Instead, he is now overseeing significant progress. The job is not done yet but gradually, Leeds are getting nearer to achieving their survival. What Happens Next? Leeds have a top-flight trip to Newcastle in midweek, followed by the start of their FA Cup campaign next weekend. The Red Devils face a league trip to Burnley before also entering their FA Cup journey with a home tie.