🔗 Share this article Cunha Scores to Secure Man Utd a Point at Leeds. The home side's a player shields the ball from the opposition's a defender in the top-flight encounter at their home ground. Key Moments Calvert-Lewin sees a first-half header ricochet off the upright. Aaronson fires the hosts ahead with a low strike in the second period. Cunha responds only three minutes later. Leeds continue their best top-flight unbeaten run since 2001. Manchester United's poor recent struggles persisted at Elland Road, but manager Ruben Amorim had Matheus Cunha to thank for the team not suffering even more disappointment against their old rivals. Dominic Calvert-Lewin directed a first-half attempt against the post for the confident home team before the American midfielder finished superbly with a driven, 62nd-minute effort. At that stage, Amorim was under intense scrutiny after his side had been held by struggling Wolves at Old Trafford earlier in the week. However, against a team who had less time to prepare, Cunha levelled three minutes after the opener when he ran on to a pass from introduced Joshua Zirkzee and guided a shot underneath rushing home 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 the manager is without four key attacking players due to a mix of fitness issues and international duty. Not that the hosts to care about that given their own lack of preparation time. Noah Okafor forced a full length save out of visiting goalkeeper Senne Lammens with a spectacular overhead kick, and United heads were in hands when Benjamin Sesko, who is finding it hard to make an impact, turned Zirkzee's cut-back wide from six yards out. Cunha, who had a goal ruled out for offside much earlier in the match, also fired against a post late on. The draw extends Leeds' unbeaten run to seven games, their best such streak since over two decades ago, and takes them eight points clear of the relegation zone. For the visitors though, it was yet another chance to move into fourth spot, albeit only for a matter of hours, squandered. Man Utd Analysis: Amorim's Side Misfire Again With the Africa Cup of Nations reaching its knockout phase, the United coach could be forgiven for hoping the involved countries make a swift exit. Current injuries to captain Bruno Fernandes and Three Lions star Mason Mount only exacerbated the impact the absence of other attackers is having on Amorim's squad. It's not that the missing pair are the answer to all of United's problems. After all, they were part of the side that experienced poor results earlier in the campaign. But without them, the boss has limited alternatives in attack. 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 Cunha, who has now scored three goals in recent outings, and others operating out of their preferred positions, alongside Sesko. On this evidence, the expensive frontman looks similar to previous struggling signings, lacking in confidence and assurance 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: A Further Step Towards Survival After memorable victories in their previous home games, the arrival of their biggest rivals to Elland Road was a comparatively subdued affair. True, there were instances of typical fervor, but the hostile edge was not as pronounced as in previous fixtures. The home fans were more concerned about their side's struggle to get sustained possession in advanced areas for any length of time. The striker's header that struck the post was an rare moment of threat in a congested first half. It still felt as though the hosts were struggling when a mistake opened the door for Aaronson. Ever so briefly, The home delirious fans thought they were about to secure a coveted win against Manchester United. However, there is a much bigger picture 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 position. In contrast, he is now overseeing significant progress. The job is not done yet but gradually, the team are getting nearer to securing their top-flight status. Looking Ahead 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 Old Trafford tie.