🔗 Share this article Matheus Cunha Strikes to Secure Man Utd a Point at Elland Road. Leeds United's a player protects the ball from the opposition's a defender in the top-flight clash at their home ground. Match Summary Calvert-Lewin watches a first-half header ricochet off the upright. Brenden Aaronson fires the hosts ahead with a well-placed effort in the second period. Matheus Cunha equalises just three minutes later. The Yorkshire side continue their best top-flight undefeated streak since 2001. Manchester United's disappointing recent struggles continued at Leeds' fortress, but head coach Ruben Amorim had Matheus Cunha to thank for his side not suffering even more disappointment against Leeds. The Everton loanee directed a first-half effort against the woodwork for the in-form hosts before Brenden Aaronson finished superbly with a low, 62nd-minute shot. At that stage, the United boss 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 less time to prepare, the forward restored parity three minutes after the opener when he latched onto a through ball from substitute Joshua Zirkzee and slid a shot 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 combination of fitness issues and national team commitments. Not that Leeds 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 visiting heads were in hands when Benjamin Sesko, who is finding it hard to make an impression, turned his teammate's cut-back wide from six yards out. The goalscorer, 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 matches, their best such streak since 2001, and takes them a significant margin clear of the relegation zone. For the visitors 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 Misfire Again With the Africa Cup of Nations reaching its knockout phase, the United coach could be understood for hoping the participating nations make a swift exit. Current injuries to captain Bruno Fernandes and Three Lions star Mason Mount only heightened the impact the absence of other forwards is having on Amorim's squad. It's not that the missing pair are the solution to all of United's problems. After all, they were part of the side that suffered disappointing results earlier in the campaign. But without them, Amorim has limited attacking options. He clearly does not trust youngster Shea Lacey or the seasoned Joshua Zirkzee, even though the Dutch 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 recent outings, and others playing out of their preferred positions, alongside Benjamin Sesko. On this showing, the big-money frontman looks similar to previous struggling signings, lacking in belief and assurance in front of goal. Sesko's failure to turn home the cross means it is now nine games without a goal for the new signing. Leeds Analysis: Another Step Towards Survival After thrilling victories in their previous home games, the arrival of their biggest rivals to home was a comparatively subdued affair. True, there were moments of expected atmosphere, but the intimidating edge was not as evident as in previous fixtures. The home fans were more preoccupied about their side's inability to get worthwhile 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 struggling when a mistake opened the door for the opener. Ever so briefly, Leeds' delirious fans thought they were about to secure a coveted win against Manchester United. However, there is a much bigger picture for Daniel Farke and Leeds to deal with. When they suffered a difficult run of form earlier in the campaign, many thought about the manager's future. Instead, he is now overseeing clear improvement. The task is not completed yet but step by step, the team are getting nearer to securing their survival. What Happens Next? Leeds have a top-flight trip to Newcastle in midweek, followed by the start of their FA Cup campaign next weekend. Manchester United face a league trip to Turf Moor before also beginning their cup journey with a Old Trafford tie.