🔗 Share this article Cunha Strikes to Snatch Manchester United a Draw at Elland Road. The home side's Noah Okafor protects the ball from the opposition's Leny Yoro in the top-flight encounter at their home ground. At a Glance Calvert-Lewin watches a first-half header come back off the upright. Aaronson puts the home side ahead with a low finish in the second half. Matheus Cunha levels just three minutes afterwards. The Yorkshire side extend their longest top-flight undefeated streak since the turn of the century. Manchester United's poor run of form continued at Leeds' fortress, but manager the Portuguese tactician had Matheus Cunha to thank for his side avoiding even more disappointment against Leeds. The Everton loanee directed a first-period attempt against the woodwork for the in-form hosts before Brenden Aaronson applied a cool finish with a driven, 62nd-minute effort. With the goal, Amorim was in the firing line after his side had failed to beat bottom-of-the-table Wolverhampton Wanderers at home earlier in the week. Nevertheless, against opponents who had less time to recover, the forward levelled three minutes after the opener when he latched onto a pass from introduced the Dutchman and slid a shot underneath advancing 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 mix of fitness issues and international duty. Not that you would expect Leeds to sympathise with that given their own lack of preparation time. Noah Okafor forced a diving save out of Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens with a spectacular overhead kick, and visiting heads were in hands when Benjamin Sesko, who is struggling to make an impression, turned his teammate's cut-back wide from close range. Cunha, who had a goal disallowed for offside much earlier in the match, also fired against a post in the dying moments. The draw prolongs Leeds' unbeaten run to seven games, their best such streak since over two decades ago, and takes them eight points clear of the relegation zone. For the Manchester United though, it was yet another chance to move into the Champions League places, albeit only for a matter of hours, squandered. Manchester United Breakdown: Amorim's Side Misfire Again With the AFCON reaching its knockout phase, Amorim could be understood for hoping the involved countries make a pretty quick exit. Current injuries to captain Bruno Fernandes and England international Mason Mount only heightened the impact the unavailability of other attackers 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 disappointing results earlier in the season. But without them, Amorim has few alternatives in attack. He evidently does not trust teenager Shea Lacey or the much more experienced Zirkzee, even though the Dutch forward delivered the through ball for Cunha's equaliser almost instantly after his arrival as a replacement. That leaves the Brazilian, who has now scored a small tally in five games, and others playing out of their preferred positions, alongside Sesko. On this showing, the expensive frontman looks no better than previous struggling signings, lacking in confidence and assurance in front of goal. His failure to turn home Zirkzee's cross means it is now nine games 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 biggest rivals to home was a comparatively subdued affair. True, there were instances of expected fervor, but the hostile edge was not as evident as in previous encounters. The home fans were more concerned about their side's struggle to get worthwhile possession in dangerous 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. 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 much bigger picture for the manager and the club to deal with. When they suffered a difficult run of form earlier in the season, many speculated about the manager's future. Instead, he is now masterminding clear improvement. The job is not completed yet but step by step, the team 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 FA Cup campaign next weekend. The Red Devils face a league trip to Turf Moor before also entering their FA Cup journey with a home tie.