🔗 Share this article Matheus Cunha Finds the Net to Snatch Manchester United a Share of the Spoils at Leeds. Leeds United's Noah Okafor shields the ball from Manchester United's a defender in the top-flight encounter at their home ground. Key Moments Dominic Calvert-Lewin watches a first-half header ricochet off the upright. Brenden Aaronson fires the home side ahead with a low strike in the second half. Matheus Cunha levels just three minutes later. The Yorkshire side extend their best Premier League undefeated streak since the turn of the century. The Red Devils' poor run of form continued at Elland Road, but head coach the Portuguese tactician had his Brazilian forward to thank for the team avoiding even more damage against their old rivals. Dominic Calvert-Lewin directed a first-period effort against the woodwork for the confident home team before the American midfielder applied a cool finish with a low, 62nd-minute effort. At that stage, the United boss was in the firing line after his side had failed to beat struggling Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford earlier in the week. Nevertheless, against a team who had two days less to recover, the forward levelled three minutes later when he ran on to a through ball from introduced Joshua Zirkzee and slid a shot 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 national team commitments. Not that Leeds to sympathise with that given their own tight schedule. Noah Okafor forced a full length save out of Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens with a spectacular overhead kick, and visiting heads were in hands when the Slovenian striker, who is finding it hard to make an impact, turned his teammate's cut-back wide from close range. Cunha, who had a goal disallowed for offside much earlier in the contest, also blasted against a post in the dying moments. The draw prolongs Leeds' unbeaten run to seven matches, 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 the Champions League places, albeit only for a short time, squandered. Manchester United Breakdown: The Manager's Side Struggle Again With the AFCON reaching its knockout phase, the United coach could be understood for hoping the involved countries make a swift exit. Current injuries to skipper Bruno Fernandes and Three Lions star Mason Mount only heightened the impact the absence of other forwards is having on Amorim's options. 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 experienced poor results earlier in the campaign. But without them, the boss has few attacking options. He evidently does not have full faith in teenager Shea Lacey or the much more experienced Zirkzee, even though the Dutch forward delivered the assist for Cunha's equaliser almost instantly after his arrival as a replacement. That leaves Cunha, who has now scored three goals in recent outings, and others playing out of their preferred positions, alongside Benjamin Sesko. On this evidence, the expensive frontman looks similar to previous struggling signings, lacking in confidence 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 United Breakdown: A Further Step Towards Safety After thrilling victories in their previous home games, the arrival of their fiercest rivals to home was a bit drab affair. True, there were instances of typical atmosphere, but the hostile edge was not as evident as in other encounters. The home fans were more concerned 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 quality in a tight first half. It still felt as though the hosts were finding it tough when a mistake opened the door for Aaronson. Ever so briefly, Leeds' ecstatic fans thought they were about to secure a rare win against their old foes. However, there is a wider context for the manager and the club to deal with. When they endured a difficult run of form earlier in the season, many speculated about the manager's future. In contrast, he is now masterminding clear improvement. The task is not completed yet but gradually, Leeds are getting nearer to achieving their top-flight status. Looking Ahead The Yorkshire club 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 Premier League trip to Turf Moor before also entering their cup journey with a Old Trafford tie.