🔗 Share this article Cunha Finds the Net to Secure Man Utd a Point at Leeds. Leeds United's a player shields the ball from Manchester United's Leny Yoro in the Premier League battle at their home ground. At a Glance Calvert-Lewin watches a first-half header ricochet off the post. Brenden Aaronson fires the hosts ahead with a low effort in the second half. Matheus Cunha equalises just three minutes later. The Yorkshire side extend their best Premier League unbeaten run since the turn of the century. The Red Devils' poor recent struggles continued at Leeds' fortress, but head coach Ruben Amorim had Matheus Cunha to thank for his side not suffering even more damage against Leeds. Dominic Calvert-Lewin headed a first-period effort against the post for the confident home team before Brenden Aaronson applied a cool finish with a low, 62nd-minute shot. With the goal, the United boss was in the firing line after his side had failed to beat struggling Wolves at home earlier in the week. However, against opponents who had two days less to prepare, Cunha levelled three minutes after the opener when he ran on to a pass from substitute the Dutchman and guided a shot underneath advancing home goalkeeper Lucas Perri. It was only the Brazilian'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 care about that given their own tight schedule. Noah Okafor forced a full length save out of visiting goalkeeper Senne Lammens with a audacious overhead kick, and United heads were in hands when Benjamin Sesko, who is struggling to make an impression, turned Zirkzee's cut-back wide from six yards out. Cunha, who had a goal ruled out for offside much earlier in the contest, also blasted against a post late on. The point prolongs the home side's unbeaten run to seven games, their longest such streak since 2001, and takes them a significant margin 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, squandered. Manchester United Breakdown: The Manager's Side Struggle Again With the AFCON reaching its latter stages, the United coach could be understood for hoping the involved countries make a pretty quick exit. Current injuries to captain Bruno Fernandes and England international Mason Mount only exacerbated the impact the absence of other attackers is having on Amorim's squad. It's not that the missing pair are the answer to all of the club's problems. After all, they were part of the side that experienced disappointing results earlier in the season. But without them, the boss has few attacking options. He evidently does not have full faith in youngster Shea Lacey or the much more experienced Zirkzee, even though the Netherlands forward delivered the assist for Cunha's equaliser almost immediately after his introduction as a replacement. That leaves Cunha, who has now scored a small tally in five games, and others playing out of their preferred positions, alongside Benjamin Sesko. On this showing, the expensive frontman looks similar to previous struggling signings, lacking in belief 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 new signing. Leeds Analysis: Another Step Towards Survival After memorable victories in their last few home games, the arrival of their biggest rivals to Elland Road was a comparatively subdued affair. True, there were moments of expected atmosphere, but the intimidating edge was not as evident as in other fixtures. The home fans were more concerned 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 Leeds were finding it tough when a mistake opened the door for Aaronson. Ever so briefly, 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 suffered a poor run of form earlier in the season, many thought about the manager's future. In contrast, he is now overseeing significant progress. The job is not completed yet but gradually, the team are getting nearer to achieving their top-flight status. 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 beginning their cup journey with a Old Trafford tie.