🔗 Share this article Matheus Cunha Strikes to Earn Man Utd a Point at Leeds. The home side's Noah Okafor shields the ball from the opposition's a defender in the top-flight battle at Elland Road. Key Moments Calvert-Lewin sees a first-half header ricochet off the post. Aaronson puts the hosts ahead with a low finish in the second half. Matheus Cunha responds just three minutes later. The Yorkshire side extend their longest top-flight unbeaten run since 2001. Manchester United's disappointing recent struggles continued at Leeds' fortress, but manager the Portuguese tactician had Matheus Cunha to thank for the team not suffering even more disappointment against Leeds. Dominic Calvert-Lewin headed a first-period effort against the post for the in-form hosts before the American midfielder applied a cool finish with a driven, 62nd-minute shot. At that stage, Amorim was in the firing line after his side had failed to beat struggling Wolves at home earlier in the week. Nevertheless, against a team who had less time to prepare, the forward levelled three minutes after the opener when he ran on to a through ball from introduced the Dutchman and slid a finish underneath rushing Leeds 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 the manager is without four key attacking players due to a mix of injury and international duty. Not that you would expect Leeds to sympathise with that given their own lack of preparation time. Noah Okafor forced a diving 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 impact, turned his teammate's cut-back wide from close range. The goalscorer, who had a goal disallowed for offside much earlier in the contest, also fired against a post late on. The draw extends Leeds' unbeaten run to seven matches, 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 the Champions League places, albeit only for a matter of hours, wasted. Man Utd Analysis: The Manager's Side Struggle Again With the AFCON reaching its knockout phase, the United coach could be understood for hoping the involved countries make a swift exit. Existing injuries to captain Bruno Fernandes and Three Lions star Mason Mount only heightened the impact the absence of other attackers is having on the team's options. It's not that the absent players are the answer to all of United's problems. After all, they were part of the side that suffered poor results earlier in the season. But without them, Amorim has few attacking options. He evidently does not have full faith in teenager Shea Lacey or the much more experienced Zirkzee, even though the Netherlands forward provided the through ball for Cunha's equaliser almost instantly after his introduction as a substitute. That leaves Cunha, who has now scored a small tally in recent outings, and others playing out of their natural positions, alongside Benjamin Sesko. On this evidence, the big-money frontman looks similar to previous underwhelming signings, lacking in belief and assurance in front of goal. Sesko's failure to turn home Zirkzee's cross means it is now a long run without a goal for the young striker. Leeds Analysis: A Further Step Towards Safety After thrilling victories in their last few home games, the arrival of their biggest rivals to home was a comparatively subdued affair. True, there were instances of expected fervor, but the intimidating edge was not as evident as in other fixtures. Leeds' fans were more preoccupied about their side's struggle to get worthwhile possession in dangerous areas for any prolonged period. The Calvert-Lewin header that clipped the post was an isolated moment of threat 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' delirious fans thought they were about to secure a coveted win against Manchester United. However, there is a wider context for Daniel Farke and Leeds to deal with. When they suffered a poor run of form earlier in the campaign, many thought about the manager's future. Instead, he is now overseeing clear progress. The job is not completed yet but gradually, the team are getting closer to achieving their survival. Looking Ahead Leeds have a top-flight trip to Newcastle in midweek, followed by the start of their domestic cup campaign next weekend. The Red Devils face a league trip to Burnley before also entering their cup journey with a Old Trafford tie.