🔗 Share this article Matheus Cunha Finds the Net to Earn Man Utd a Point at Leeds. Leeds United's a player protects the ball from the opposition's a defender in the top-flight clash at Elland Road. Match Summary Dominic Calvert-Lewin watches a first-half header come back off the upright. Brenden Aaronson fires the home side ahead with a low finish in the second half. Matheus Cunha responds just three minutes afterwards. Leeds continue their best Premier League undefeated streak since the turn of the century. Manchester United's disappointing run of form continued at Leeds' fortress, but head coach the Portuguese tactician had Matheus Cunha to thank for the team not suffering even more disappointment against their old rivals. The Everton loanee headed a first-period effort against the post for the in-form home team before the American midfielder applied a cool finish with a driven, 62nd-minute effort. At that stage, Amorim was in the firing line after his side had failed to beat struggling Wolves at home earlier in the week. Nevertheless, against a team who had less time to recover, Cunha levelled three minutes after the opener when he latched onto a pass from substitute Joshua Zirkzee and slid a finish underneath rushing Leeds goalkeeper Lucas Perri. It was only the Brazilian's fourth Premier League goal since his high-profile summer move and came at a time when Amorim 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 lack of preparation time. The Swiss attacker forced a diving save out of Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens with a spectacular overhead kick, and visiting heads were in hands when the Slovenian striker, who is struggling to make an impact, turned his teammate's cut-back wide from six yards out. The goalscorer, who had a goal ruled out for offside much earlier in the contest, also blasted against a post in the dying moments. The draw prolongs Leeds' unbeaten run to seven games, their longest such streak since 2001, and takes them eight points clear of the relegation zone. For the Manchester United though, it was yet another chance to move into the Champions League places, albeit only for a matter of hours, squandered. Man Utd Analysis: Amorim's Side Misfire Again With the AFCON reaching its latter stages, the United coach could be forgiven for hoping the involved countries make a swift exit. Current injuries to skipper Bruno Fernandes and Three Lions star Mason Mount only exacerbated the impact the unavailability 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 campaign. But without them, Amorim has limited alternatives in attack. He evidently does not trust teenager Shea Lacey or the seasoned Zirkzee, even though the Netherlands forward delivered the through ball for the equaliser almost instantly after his arrival as a substitute. That leaves the Brazilian, who has now scored three goals in recent outings, and others operating out of their preferred positions, alongside Sesko. On this evidence, the big-money frontman looks no better than previous struggling signings, lacking in confidence and assurance in front of goal. His failure to turn home the cross means it is now nine games without a goal for the young striker. Leeds Analysis: Another Step Towards Survival After thrilling victories in their last few home games, the arrival of their biggest rivals to Elland Road was a comparatively subdued affair. True, there were instances of expected atmosphere, but the hostile edge was not as evident as in previous fixtures. The home fans were more preoccupied 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 rare moment of quality in a congested first half. It still felt as though the hosts were finding it tough when a mistake opened the door for Aaronson. For a short moment, Leeds' delirious fans thought they were about to secure a rare win against their old foes. Nevertheless, 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 speculated about the manager's future. In contrast, he is now overseeing clear progress. The job is not done yet but gradually, the team are getting closer to securing their survival. Looking Ahead The Yorkshire club have a Premier League trip to Newcastle in midweek, followed by the start of their FA Cup campaign next weekend. The Red Devils face a Premier League trip to Turf Moor before also beginning their FA Cup journey with a home tie.