🔗 Share this article Matheus Cunha Finds the Net to Snatch Manchester United a Draw at Leeds. The home side's a player protects the ball from the opposition's a defender in the top-flight encounter at Elland Road. At a Glance Dominic Calvert-Lewin watches a first-half header come back off the upright. Brenden Aaronson fires the home side 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 the turn of the century. The Red Devils' disappointing recent struggles persisted at Elland Road, but head coach the Portuguese tactician had his Brazilian forward to thank for the team avoiding even more disappointment against Leeds. The Everton loanee headed a first-period effort against the woodwork for the confident hosts before the American midfielder applied a cool finish with a driven, 62nd-minute shot. 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 less time to recover, the forward levelled three minutes later when he ran on to a pass from substitute the Dutchman and guided a shot underneath rushing Leeds goalkeeper Lucas Perri. It was only the Brazilian's fourth goal since his big-money summer move and came at a time when the manager is without several key attacking players due to a combination of fitness issues and national team commitments. Not that you would expect Leeds to sympathise with that given their own tight schedule. The Swiss attacker forced a full length 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 his teammate's cut-back wide from six yards out. The goalscorer, who had a goal disallowed for offside much earlier in the contest, also blasted against a post late on. The draw extends the home side's unbeaten run to seven games, their best such streak since over two decades ago, and takes them eight points clear of the drop zone. For the visitors though, it was yet another opportunity to move into the Champions League places, albeit only for a matter of hours, wasted. Manchester United Breakdown: Amorim's Side Misfire Again With the Africa Cup of Nations reaching its knockout phase, the United coach could be forgiven for hoping the participating nations make a pretty quick exit. Existing injuries to skipper Bruno Fernandes and Three Lions star Mason Mount only exacerbated 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 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 limited alternatives in attack. He evidently does not trust 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 arrival as a substitute. That leaves the Brazilian, who has now scored a small tally in five games, and others operating out of their preferred positions, alongside Sesko. On this showing, the big-money frontman looks no better than previous underwhelming signings, lacking in confidence and conviction in front of goal. His failure to turn home Zirkzee's cross means it is now a long run without a goal for the new signing. Leeds United Breakdown: Another Step Towards Survival After thrilling 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 expected fervor, but the intimidating edge was not as pronounced as in other fixtures. Leeds' fans were more concerned about their side's struggle to get sustained possession in advanced areas for any length of time. The striker's header that clipped the post was an isolated moment of quality in a tight first half. It still felt as though Leeds were struggling when a mistake opened the door for Aaronson. For a short moment, The home delirious fans thought they were about to secure a coveted win against their old foes. However, there is a wider context for Daniel Farke and the club to deal with. When they suffered a difficult run of form earlier in the season, many thought about the manager's future. In contrast, he is now masterminding clear improvement. The job is not done yet but gradually, the team are getting nearer to securing their survival. Looking Ahead Leeds have a top-flight trip to Newcastle in midweek, followed by the start of their FA Cup campaign next weekend. The Red Devils face a league trip to Turf Moor before also beginning their cup journey with a Old Trafford tie.