🔗 Share this article Cunha Scores to Secure Man Utd a Point at Elland Road. Leeds United's a player protects the ball from the opposition's a defender in the top-flight encounter at Elland Road. Match Summary Calvert-Lewin sees a early header come back off the upright. Brenden Aaronson puts the hosts ahead with a well-placed effort in the second half. Matheus Cunha levels just three minutes later. The Yorkshire side continue their best Premier League undefeated streak since the turn of the century. Manchester United's disappointing recent struggles continued at Elland Road, but manager Ruben Amorim had his Brazilian forward to thank for his side avoiding even more disappointment against Leeds. Dominic Calvert-Lewin headed a first-period effort against the post for the confident hosts before the American midfielder applied a cool finish with a driven, 62nd-minute shot. With the goal, 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. However, against a team who had less time to prepare, Cunha restored parity three minutes after the opener when he latched onto a pass from substitute the Dutchman and slid a shot underneath advancing Leeds goalkeeper Lucas Perri. It was only the South American's fourth goal since his big-money 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 you would expect Leeds to care about that given their own lack of preparation time. The Swiss attacker forced a diving save out of visiting goalkeeper Senne Lammens with a audacious overhead kick, and visiting heads were in hands when Benjamin Sesko, who is struggling to make an impact, turned Zirkzee's cut-back wide from six yards out. Cunha, who had a goal disallowed for offside much earlier in the contest, also blasted against a post late on. The point extends Leeds' unbeaten run to seven games, their best 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 fourth spot, albeit only for a matter of hours, squandered. Man Utd Analysis: Amorim's Side Struggle Again With the Africa Cup of Nations reaching its knockout phase, Amorim could be forgiven for hoping the participating nations make a pretty quick exit. Existing injuries to captain Bruno Fernandes and England international Mason Mount only heightened the impact the absence of other attackers is having on the team's options. It's not that the missing pair 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 limited alternatives in attack. He evidently does not trust teenager Shea Lacey or the seasoned Zirkzee, even though the Netherlands forward provided the assist for Cunha's equaliser almost instantly after his arrival as a replacement. That leaves the Brazilian, who has now scored a small tally in five games, 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 conviction in front of goal. Sesko's failure to turn home the cross means it is now a long run without a goal for the new signing. Leeds United Breakdown: A Further Step Towards Safety After memorable victories in their last few 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 intimidating edge was not as pronounced as in previous fixtures. Leeds' fans were more preoccupied about their side's struggle to get sustained possession in dangerous areas for any prolonged period. The striker's header that struck the post was an rare moment of quality in a tight first half. It still felt as though Leeds were finding it tough when a defensive error opened the door for the opener. For a short moment, Leeds' ecstatic fans thought they were about to secure a coveted win against Manchester United. Nevertheless, there is a much bigger picture for Daniel Farke and Leeds to deal with. When they endured a difficult run of form earlier in the season, many speculated about the manager's future. In contrast, he is now overseeing clear progress. The task is not completed yet but step by step, Leeds are getting closer to achieving their survival. Looking Ahead The Yorkshire club have a top-flight trip to Newcastle in midweek, followed by the start of their FA Cup campaign next weekend. Manchester United face a Premier League trip to Burnley before also entering their cup journey with a home tie.