🔗 Share this article Matheus Cunha Scores to Earn Manchester United a Point at Elland Road. The home side's a player protects the ball from Manchester United's Leny Yoro in the top-flight clash at their home ground. Key Moments Dominic Calvert-Lewin sees a early header come back off the upright. Brenden Aaronson puts the home side ahead with a well-placed finish in the second period. Matheus Cunha responds only three minutes afterwards. Leeds continue their longest top-flight undefeated streak since the turn of the century. The Red Devils' poor recent struggles continued at Elland Road, but manager Ruben Amorim had his Brazilian forward to thank for his side avoiding even more disappointment against Leeds. Dominic Calvert-Lewin headed a first-half attempt against the woodwork for the confident hosts before Brenden Aaronson applied a cool finish with a low, 62nd-minute shot. With the goal, the United boss was under intense scrutiny after his side had failed to beat struggling Wolverhampton Wanderers at home earlier in the week. Nevertheless, against opponents who had less time to prepare, the forward restored parity three minutes later when he latched onto a pass from introduced the Dutchman and slid a shot underneath rushing Leeds goalkeeper Lucas Perri. It was only the South American's fourth 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 international duty. Not that Leeds to sympathise with that given their own lack of preparation time. The Swiss attacker forced a diving save out of Manchester United 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 Zirkzee's cut-back wide from close range. Cunha, who had a goal ruled out for offside much earlier in the contest, also blasted against a post in the dying moments. The draw extends the home side's unbeaten run to seven games, 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, wasted. Manchester United Breakdown: The Manager's Side Misfire Again With the Africa Cup of Nations reaching its latter stages, Amorim could be forgiven 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 the team'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 limited attacking options. He evidently does not trust teenager Shea Lacey or the much more experienced Joshua Zirkzee, even though the Netherlands forward provided the through ball for the equaliser almost instantly after his introduction as a replacement. That leaves the Brazilian, who has now scored three goals in five games, and others playing out of their preferred positions, alongside Benjamin Sesko. On this evidence, the big-money frontman looks no better than previous struggling signings, lacking in confidence and assurance in front of goal. Sesko's failure to turn home the cross means it is now a long run without a goal for the new signing. Leeds United Breakdown: Another Step Towards Safety After memorable victories in their previous home games, the arrival of their biggest rivals to home was a bit drab affair. True, there were moments of expected fervor, but the hostile edge was not as pronounced as in previous fixtures. The home fans were more concerned about their side's struggle to get worthwhile possession in dangerous areas for any prolonged period. The Calvert-Lewin header that clipped the post was an rare moment of threat in a congested 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 ecstatic 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 endured a poor run of form earlier in the campaign, many thought about the manager's position. Instead, he is now overseeing clear progress. The job is not completed yet but step by step, Leeds are getting closer to achieving their survival. Looking Ahead Leeds have a Premier League trip to Newcastle in midweek, followed by the start of their domestic 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.