🔗 Share this article Cunha Strikes to Secure Manchester United a Share of the Spoils at Leeds. Leeds United's a player protects the ball from the opposition's Leny Yoro in the Premier League encounter at their home ground. Key Moments Dominic Calvert-Lewin sees a first-half header come back off the upright. Aaronson puts the home side ahead with a well-placed effort in the second period. Cunha levels only three minutes later. Leeds extend their longest Premier League undefeated streak since the turn of the century. The Red Devils' poor recent struggles continued at Leeds' fortress, but head coach the Portuguese tactician had Matheus Cunha to thank for the team 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 Brenden Aaronson applied a cool finish with a low, 62nd-minute effort. 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 opponents who had two days less to prepare, Cunha levelled three minutes later when he latched onto a pass from substitute Joshua Zirkzee and slid a shot underneath rushing Leeds goalkeeper Lucas Perri. It was only the Brazilian's fourth Premier League goal since his high-profile summer move and came at a time when the manager is without several key attacking players due to a mix of injury and national team commitments. Not that you would expect Leeds to care about that given their own tight schedule. The Swiss attacker forced a diving save out of Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens with a audacious overhead kick, and visiting 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. The goalscorer, who had a goal disallowed for offside much earlier in the match, also blasted against a post late on. The point prolongs 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 chance 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 knockout phase, the United coach could be forgiven for hoping the involved countries make a pretty quick exit. Current injuries to captain Bruno Fernandes and Three Lions star Mason Mount only heightened the impact the unavailability of other attackers is having on the team's squad. It's not that the absent players are the answer to all of the club's problems. After all, they were part of the side that experienced poor results earlier in the season. But without them, the boss has limited alternatives in attack. He clearly does not have full faith in teenager Shea Lacey or the seasoned Joshua Zirkzee, even though the Dutch forward provided the through ball for Cunha's equaliser almost instantly after his introduction as a substitute. That leaves the Brazilian, who has now scored three goals in recent outings, and others playing out of their natural positions, alongside Sesko. On this evidence, the big-money frontman looks no better than previous struggling signings, lacking in belief and conviction in front of goal. His failure to turn home the 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 previous home games, the arrival of their biggest rivals to home was a bit drab affair. True, there were instances of expected atmosphere, but the hostile edge was not as pronounced as in previous encounters. The home fans were more preoccupied about their side's inability to get worthwhile possession in advanced areas for any length of time. The striker's header that clipped the post was an rare moment of threat in a congested first half. It still felt as though the hosts were struggling when a mistake opened the door for Aaronson. Ever so briefly, Leeds' ecstatic fans thought they were about to secure a rare win against Manchester United. However, there is a wider context for the manager and Leeds to deal with. When they endured a poor run of form earlier in the campaign, many speculated about the manager's future. In contrast, he is now masterminding significant progress. The task is not completed yet but gradually, Leeds are getting nearer to achieving their top-flight status. Looking Ahead Leeds have a top-flight trip to St James' Park in midweek, followed by the start of their domestic cup campaign next weekend. Manchester United face a league trip to Turf Moor before also entering their FA Cup journey with a home tie.