🔗 Share this article Cunha Finds the Net to Snatch Man Utd a Share of the Spoils at Leeds. The home side's a player shields the ball from Manchester United's Leny Yoro in the top-flight encounter at their home ground. Match Summary Dominic Calvert-Lewin watches a first-half header come back off the post. Brenden Aaronson fires the hosts ahead with a low effort in the second half. Cunha responds just three minutes later. Leeds continue their longest Premier League unbeaten run since the turn of the century. The Red Devils' disappointing recent struggles continued at Elland Road, but head coach Ruben Amorim had Matheus Cunha to thank for the team not suffering even more disappointment against Leeds. The Everton loanee headed a first-period attempt against the woodwork for the in-form hosts before the American midfielder applied a cool finish with a low, 62nd-minute shot. With the goal, the United boss was under intense scrutiny after his side had been held by bottom-of-the-table Wolves at home earlier in the week. Nevertheless, against a team who had two days less to recover, the forward restored parity three minutes after the opener when he latched onto a through ball from introduced the Dutchman and guided 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 several key attacking players due to a combination of injury 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 full length save out of Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens with a audacious 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 disallowed for offside much earlier in the match, also blasted against a post in the dying moments. The point extends Leeds' unbeaten run to seven games, their best such streak since 2001, and takes them eight points clear of the drop zone. For the visitors though, it was yet another chance to move into fourth spot, albeit only for a short time, wasted. Man Utd Analysis: The Manager's Side Misfire Again With the AFCON reaching its knockout phase, Amorim could be forgiven for hoping the involved countries make a pretty quick exit. Existing injuries to skipper Bruno Fernandes and Three Lions star Mason Mount only heightened the impact the unavailability of other attackers is having on the team's options. It's not that the absent players are the solution to all of United's problems. After all, they were part of the side that experienced disappointing results earlier in the campaign. But without them, Amorim has limited alternatives in attack. He clearly does not have full faith in teenager Shea Lacey or the seasoned Zirkzee, even though the Netherlands forward provided the assist for Cunha's equaliser almost immediately after his arrival as a replacement. That leaves Cunha, who has now scored a small tally in recent outings, and others operating out of their preferred positions, alongside Benjamin Sesko. On this showing, the expensive frontman looks no better than previous underwhelming signings, lacking in confidence and assurance in front of goal. His failure to turn home Zirkzee's cross means it is now a long run 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 fiercest rivals to Elland Road was a bit drab affair. True, there were instances of typical fervor, but the hostile edge was not as evident as in other encounters. Leeds' fans were more preoccupied about their side's struggle to get worthwhile possession in advanced areas for any length of time. The striker's header that clipped the post was an rare moment of threat 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' ecstatic fans thought they were about to secure a coveted win against Manchester United. However, there is a much bigger picture for Daniel Farke and Leeds to deal with. When they suffered a difficult run of form earlier in the campaign, many speculated about the manager's position. Instead, he is now masterminding clear progress. The task is not completed yet but gradually, Leeds are getting closer to securing their survival. Looking Ahead The Yorkshire club have a Premier League trip to St James' Park in midweek, followed by the start of their FA Cup campaign next weekend. The Red Devils face a league trip to Burnley before also beginning their FA Cup journey with a Old Trafford tie.