🔗 Share this article Cunha Scores to Secure Manchester United a Draw at Elland Road. Leeds United's Noah Okafor protects the ball from the opposition's a defender in the Premier League battle at Elland Road. Match Summary Calvert-Lewin watches a first-half header come back off the upright. Aaronson fires the hosts ahead with a well-placed effort in the second half. Cunha equalises only three minutes afterwards. Leeds extend their longest Premier League undefeated streak since 2001. Manchester United's poor run of form continued at Elland Road, but head coach the Portuguese tactician had Matheus Cunha to thank for his side not suffering even more damage against their old rivals. The Everton loanee directed a first-period attempt against the post for the in-form home team 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 two days less to prepare, Cunha restored parity three minutes later when he latched onto a through ball from substitute the Dutchman and slid a finish underneath rushing home goalkeeper Lucas Perri. It was only the Brazilian's fourth Premier League goal since his big-money summer move and came at a time when Amorim is without four key attacking players due to a mix of injury and national team commitments. Not that Leeds to care about 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 United heads were in hands when Benjamin Sesko, who is struggling to make an impression, turned his teammate'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 draw extends the home side's unbeaten run to seven matches, their longest such streak since 2001, and takes them a significant margin clear of the relegation zone. For the Manchester United though, it was yet another chance to move into fourth spot, 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, Amorim could be forgiven for hoping the participating nations make a pretty quick exit. Current injuries to captain Bruno Fernandes and England international Mason Mount only heightened the impact the absence of other forwards is having on Amorim's options. It's not that the absent players are the solution 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 trust teenager Shea Lacey or the much more experienced Zirkzee, even though the Dutch forward provided the assist for Cunha's equaliser almost immediately after his introduction as a replacement. That leaves Cunha, who has now scored three goals in recent outings, and others operating out of their preferred positions, alongside Sesko. On this showing, the expensive frontman looks similar to previous struggling 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 United Breakdown: A Further Step Towards Safety After memorable victories in their previous home games, the arrival of their fiercest rivals to Elland Road was a bit drab affair. True, there were instances of typical fervor, but the intimidating edge was not as pronounced as in previous fixtures. Leeds' fans were more preoccupied about their side's struggle to get worthwhile possession in advanced areas for any length of time. 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 defensive error opened the door for the opener. For a short moment, The home ecstatic fans thought they were about to secure a rare win against Manchester United. However, there is a much bigger picture for Daniel Farke and Leeds to deal with. When they endured a difficult run of form earlier in the campaign, many thought about the manager's position. Instead, he is now masterminding clear progress. The task is not completed yet but gradually, Leeds are getting closer 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 league trip to Turf Moor before also entering their cup journey with a home tie.