🔗 Share this article Cunha Scores to Secure Manchester United a Draw at Leeds. Leeds United's Noah Okafor shields the ball from Manchester United's a defender in the Premier League battle at their home ground. Key Moments Calvert-Lewin sees a first-half header ricochet off the post. Brenden Aaronson puts the hosts ahead with a well-placed finish in the second period. Cunha levels just three minutes later. The Yorkshire side extend their longest Premier League unbeaten run since the turn of the century. Manchester United's disappointing run of form persisted at Elland Road, but manager Ruben Amorim 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 post for the confident home team before the American midfielder applied a cool finish with a low, 62nd-minute effort. With the goal, Amorim was under intense scrutiny after his side had been held by bottom-of-the-table Wolves at Old Trafford earlier in the week. Nevertheless, against a team who had two days less to recover, Cunha restored parity three minutes after the opener when he latched onto a through ball from introduced Joshua Zirkzee and slid a finish 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 the manager is without several key attacking players due to a mix of injury and international duty. Not that the hosts to sympathise with that given their own lack of preparation time. The Swiss attacker 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 finding it hard to make an impression, turned Zirkzee's cut-back wide from six yards out. Cunha, who had a goal disallowed for offside much earlier in the contest, also fired against a post in the dying moments. The point prolongs the home side's unbeaten run to seven games, their best such streak since 2001, and takes them a significant margin clear of the relegation zone. For the Manchester United though, it was yet another opportunity to move into fourth spot, albeit only for a matter of hours, squandered. Man Utd Analysis: Amorim's Side Struggle Again With the AFCON reaching its knockout phase, the United coach could be forgiven for hoping the involved countries make a swift exit. Current injuries to skipper Bruno Fernandes and England international Mason Mount only heightened the impact the absence of other attackers is having on Amorim'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 disappointing results earlier in the season. But without them, Amorim has limited alternatives in attack. He clearly does not have full faith in teenager Shea Lacey or the much more experienced Joshua Zirkzee, even though the Netherlands forward provided the assist for Cunha's equaliser almost immediately after his arrival as a replacement. That leaves Cunha, who has now scored a small tally in recent outings, and others playing out of their natural positions, alongside Sesko. On this evidence, the big-money frontman looks similar to previous underwhelming signings, lacking in confidence and conviction in front of goal. His failure to turn home Zirkzee's cross means it is now nine games without a goal for the young striker. Leeds Analysis: Another Step Towards Safety After thrilling victories in their last few home games, the arrival of their fiercest rivals to Elland Road was a comparatively subdued affair. True, there were moments of typical atmosphere, but the hostile edge was not as evident as in other fixtures. Leeds' fans were more preoccupied about their side's inability to get worthwhile possession in dangerous areas for any prolonged period. The striker's header that struck the post was an rare moment of quality in a congested first half. It still felt as though Leeds were finding it tough when a defensive error opened the door for Aaronson. Ever so briefly, The home ecstatic fans thought they were about to secure a rare win against their old foes. Nevertheless, 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 speculated about the manager's position. Instead, he is now overseeing clear improvement. The task is not completed yet but gradually, Leeds are getting nearer to securing their top-flight status. Looking Ahead Leeds have a Premier League trip to Newcastle in midweek, followed by the start of their domestic cup campaign next weekend. Manchester United face a league trip to Burnley before also beginning their cup journey with a home tie.