🔗 Share this article Cunha Finds the Net to Secure Manchester United a Share of the Spoils at Elland Road. The home side's a player protects the ball from the opposition's a defender in the Premier League battle at their home ground. Match Summary Calvert-Lewin watches a first-half header ricochet off the upright. Brenden Aaronson fires the home side ahead with a low effort in the second half. Cunha equalises only three minutes afterwards. The Yorkshire side continue their longest top-flight unbeaten run since 2001. The Red Devils' poor recent struggles persisted at Elland Road, but head coach the Portuguese tactician had Matheus Cunha to thank for the team avoiding even more disappointment against their old rivals. The Everton loanee headed a first-half effort against the woodwork for the confident hosts before Brenden Aaronson finished superbly with a driven, 62nd-minute shot. With the goal, the United boss was under intense scrutiny after his side had failed to beat struggling 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 ran on to a pass from substitute the Dutchman and slid a shot underneath rushing home goalkeeper Lucas Perri. It was only the South American's fourth Premier League goal since his big-money summer move and came at a time when Amorim is without several 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 tight schedule. Noah Okafor 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 finding it hard 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 contest, also blasted against a post late on. The draw 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 visitors though, it was yet another opportunity to move into fourth spot, albeit only for a short time, squandered. Man Utd Analysis: The Manager's Side Misfire Again With the AFCON reaching its latter stages, Amorim could be understood for hoping the participating nations make a swift exit. Existing injuries to captain Bruno Fernandes and England international Mason Mount only exacerbated the impact the absence of other forwards is having on the team's squad. 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 campaign. But without them, the boss has limited alternatives in attack. He evidently does not trust teenager Shea Lacey or the seasoned Joshua Zirkzee, even though the Dutch forward provided the assist for Cunha's equaliser almost instantly after his arrival as a substitute. That leaves the Brazilian, 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 no better than previous underwhelming signings, lacking in confidence and conviction in front of goal. His failure to turn home the cross means it is now nine games without a goal for the young striker. Leeds Analysis: Another Step Towards Safety After memorable victories in their last few home games, the arrival of their fiercest rivals to home was a comparatively subdued affair. True, there were moments of typical atmosphere, but the intimidating edge was not as pronounced as in previous fixtures. The home fans were more preoccupied about their side's inability to get worthwhile possession in dangerous areas for any prolonged period. The Calvert-Lewin header that clipped the post was an isolated moment of quality in a tight first half. It still felt as though the hosts were finding it tough when a defensive error opened the door for Aaronson. For a short moment, The home ecstatic fans thought they were about to secure a rare win against Manchester United. However, there is a much bigger picture for Daniel Farke and the club to deal with. When they endured a poor run of form earlier in the season, many thought about the manager's position. Instead, he is now overseeing significant improvement. The task is not completed yet but gradually, Leeds are getting nearer to achieving their top-flight status. What Happens Next? The Yorkshire club have a Premier League trip to Newcastle in midweek, followed by the start of their FA Cup campaign next weekend. The Red Devils face a Premier League trip to Burnley before also beginning their cup journey with a home tie.