🔗 Share this article Matheus Cunha Scores to Snatch Manchester United a Draw at Leeds. The home side's a player shields the ball from the opposition's Leny Yoro in the Premier League clash at Elland Road. Match Summary Calvert-Lewin sees a early header ricochet off the upright. Aaronson puts the hosts ahead with a well-placed effort in the second period. Cunha responds only three minutes later. The Yorkshire side continue their best top-flight undefeated streak since the turn of the century. Manchester United's poor recent struggles persisted at Leeds' fortress, but head coach the Portuguese tactician had Matheus Cunha to thank for the team avoiding even more disappointment against Leeds. The Everton loanee directed a first-half attempt against the post for the confident home team before Brenden Aaronson applied a cool finish with a low, 62nd-minute effort. With the goal, the United boss 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 two days less to recover, the forward restored parity three minutes later when he ran on to a through ball from introduced the Dutchman and slid a shot underneath rushing home goalkeeper Lucas Perri. It was only the South American's fourth goal since his big-money summer move and came at a time when Amorim is without four key attacking players due to a combination of fitness issues and international duty. Not that 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 Zirkzee's cut-back wide from close range. Cunha, who had a goal ruled out for offside much earlier in the match, also blasted against a post in the dying moments. The draw prolongs the home side's unbeaten run to seven matches, their longest 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 opportunity to move into the Champions League places, albeit only for a matter of hours, squandered. Man Utd Analysis: The Manager's Side Struggle Again With the AFCON reaching its knockout phase, Amorim could be forgiven for hoping the participating nations make a swift exit. Existing injuries to captain Bruno Fernandes and Three Lions star Mason Mount only exacerbated the impact the absence of other forwards is having on the team's options. It's not that the missing pair are the solution to all of United's problems. After all, they were part of the side that suffered poor results earlier in the season. But without them, Amorim has limited attacking options. He clearly does not have full faith in teenager Shea Lacey or the seasoned Zirkzee, even though the Netherlands forward delivered the assist for the equaliser almost immediately after his introduction as a substitute. That leaves Cunha, who has now scored a small tally in recent outings, and others operating out of their natural positions, alongside Sesko. On this evidence, the big-money frontman looks similar to previous underwhelming signings, lacking in belief and assurance in front of goal. His 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 Safety After thrilling victories in their previous home games, the arrival of their fiercest rivals to Elland Road was a comparatively subdued 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 preoccupied about their side's struggle to get worthwhile possession in dangerous areas for any prolonged period. The striker's header that clipped 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. Ever so briefly, The home ecstatic fans thought they were about to secure a coveted win against their old foes. However, there is a much bigger picture for Daniel Farke and the club to deal with. When they suffered a difficult run of form earlier in the campaign, many thought about the manager's future. In contrast, he is now overseeing significant improvement. The task is not done yet but step by step, the team are getting closer to securing their top-flight status. Looking Ahead Leeds have a Premier League 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 Turf Moor before also beginning their cup journey with a home tie.