🔗 Share this article Matheus Cunha Finds the Net to Snatch Manchester United a Draw at Elland Road. Leeds United's Noah Okafor shields the ball from Manchester United's Leny Yoro in the top-flight encounter at Elland Road. At a Glance Calvert-Lewin watches a early header ricochet off the post. Brenden Aaronson fires the home side ahead with a low strike in the second period. Matheus Cunha levels just three minutes afterwards. Leeds extend their best top-flight unbeaten run since 2001. The Red Devils' disappointing recent struggles persisted at Leeds' fortress, but head coach the Portuguese tactician had Matheus Cunha to thank for his side avoiding even more disappointment against their old rivals. The Everton loanee directed a first-period effort against the woodwork for the confident hosts before the American midfielder finished superbly with a low, 62nd-minute effort. At that stage, the United boss was in the firing line after his side had failed to beat bottom-of-the-table Wolverhampton Wanderers at home earlier in the week. However, against opponents who had two days less to recover, the forward levelled three minutes later when he latched onto a through ball from introduced Joshua Zirkzee and guided a shot underneath advancing home goalkeeper Lucas Perri. It was only the South American'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 combination of injury and national team commitments. Not that you would expect the hosts to care about that given their own tight schedule. The Swiss attacker forced a full length save out of Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens with a spectacular overhead kick, and United 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 fired against a post in the dying moments. The point prolongs Leeds' unbeaten run to seven matches, their longest such streak since 2001, 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 short time, wasted. Manchester United Breakdown: The Manager's Side Misfire Again With the Africa Cup of Nations reaching its latter stages, Amorim could be understood for hoping the involved countries make a pretty quick 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 Amorim'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 experienced poor results earlier in the campaign. But without them, Amorim has limited attacking options. He evidently does not have full faith in youngster Shea Lacey or the seasoned Joshua Zirkzee, even though the Dutch forward provided the assist for Cunha's equaliser almost instantly after his introduction as a replacement. That leaves Cunha, who has now scored three goals in recent outings, and others playing 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. Sesko's failure to turn home the cross means it is now a long run without a goal for the new signing. Leeds Analysis: Another Step Towards Survival 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 instances of typical atmosphere, but the hostile edge was not as pronounced as in other encounters. The home fans were more preoccupied about their side's inability to get worthwhile possession in advanced areas for any length of time. The Calvert-Lewin header that struck the post was an isolated moment of quality in a tight first half. It still felt as though the hosts were struggling when a mistake opened the door for the opener. For a short moment, Leeds' ecstatic fans thought they were about to secure a coveted win against their old foes. However, there is a wider context for Daniel Farke and the club to deal with. When they endured a difficult run of form earlier in the campaign, many thought about the manager's position. In contrast, he is now masterminding clear progress. The job is not completed yet but step by step, Leeds are getting closer to achieving their top-flight status. What Happens Next? The Yorkshire club 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 Premier League trip to Burnley before also entering their cup journey with a home tie.