🔗 Share this article Matheus Cunha Finds the Net to Secure Man Utd a Point at Leeds. The home side's Noah Okafor protects the ball from the opposition's Leny Yoro in the Premier League clash at their home ground. Match Summary Dominic Calvert-Lewin watches a early header ricochet off the upright. Brenden Aaronson puts the home side ahead with a low finish in the second period. Matheus Cunha equalises just three minutes later. The Yorkshire side continue their best top-flight unbeaten run since 2001. The Red Devils' poor run of form continued at Elland Road, but manager Ruben Amorim had Matheus Cunha to thank for his side avoiding even more disappointment against their old rivals. Dominic Calvert-Lewin directed a first-period effort against the post for the in-form home team before the American midfielder applied a cool finish with a driven, 62nd-minute effort. With the goal, Amorim was under intense scrutiny after his side had been held by bottom-of-the-table Wolverhampton Wanderers at home earlier in the week. Nevertheless, against opponents who had two days less to recover, Cunha restored parity three minutes later when he ran on to a pass from introduced Joshua Zirkzee and guided a shot underneath rushing 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 several key attacking players due to a mix of fitness issues and national team commitments. Not that the hosts to sympathise with that given their own tight schedule. Noah Okafor forced a diving save out of Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens with a spectacular overhead kick, and visiting heads were in hands when Benjamin Sesko, who is finding it hard to make an impression, turned Zirkzee's cut-back wide from close range. Cunha, who had a goal disallowed for offside much earlier in the match, also fired against a post in the dying moments. The point extends Leeds' unbeaten run to seven matches, their longest 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: Amorim's Side Misfire Again With the Africa Cup of Nations reaching its latter stages, the United coach could be understood for hoping the involved countries make a swift exit. Current injuries to skipper Bruno Fernandes and England international Mason Mount only exacerbated the impact the unavailability of other forwards is having on the team'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 suffered poor results earlier in the campaign. 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 Joshua Zirkzee, even though the Dutch forward delivered the assist for the equaliser almost immediately after his introduction as a substitute. That leaves the Brazilian, who has now scored three goals in recent outings, and others operating out of their natural positions, alongside Sesko. On this showing, the expensive frontman looks similar to 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: A Further Step Towards Safety After memorable victories in their previous home games, the arrival of their fiercest rivals to home was a bit drab affair. True, there were moments of typical atmosphere, but the intimidating edge was not as evident as in previous fixtures. The home fans were more preoccupied about their side's struggle to get sustained possession in advanced areas for any prolonged period. The striker's header that clipped the post was an rare moment of quality in a congested first half. It still felt as though the hosts were finding it tough when a defensive error opened the door for the opener. For a short moment, Leeds' ecstatic fans thought they were about to secure a rare win against Manchester United. Nevertheless, there is a wider context for the manager and Leeds to deal with. When they endured 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 task is not done yet but gradually, Leeds are getting nearer to securing their survival. Looking Ahead The Yorkshire club have a Premier League 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 entering their cup journey with a Old Trafford tie.