🔗 Share this article Matheus Cunha Finds the Net to Snatch Manchester United a Draw at Leeds. Leeds United's Noah Okafor protects the ball from the opposition's a defender in the Premier League encounter at their home ground. At a Glance Dominic Calvert-Lewin sees a early header ricochet off the upright. Aaronson fires the home side ahead with a low strike in the second half. Matheus Cunha responds only three minutes afterwards. Leeds extend their best top-flight unbeaten run since 2001. Manchester United's disappointing run of form continued at Leeds' fortress, but manager the Portuguese tactician had Matheus Cunha to thank for his side not suffering even more damage against Leeds. The Everton loanee directed a first-half effort against the post for the confident hosts before the American midfielder finished superbly with a low, 62nd-minute effort. At that stage, Amorim was in the firing line after his side had been held by struggling Wolves at Old Trafford earlier in the week. Nevertheless, against a team who had two days less to prepare, Cunha restored parity three minutes after the opener when he latched onto a pass from introduced the Dutchman and guided a finish 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 Amorim is without four key attacking players due to a combination of fitness issues and national team commitments. Not that the hosts to sympathise with that given their own lack of preparation time. Noah Okafor forced a full length save out of Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens with a spectacular overhead kick, and United heads were in hands when the Slovenian striker, who is finding it hard to make an impact, turned Zirkzee's cut-back wide from close range. The goalscorer, who had a goal ruled out for offside much earlier in the match, also fired against a post in the dying moments. The draw extends the home side's unbeaten run to seven games, their longest such streak since 2001, and takes them eight points clear of the drop zone. For the visitors though, it was yet another chance to move into the Champions League places, albeit only for a matter of hours, wasted. Man Utd Analysis: Amorim's Side Misfire Again With the Africa Cup of Nations 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 England international Mason Mount only heightened the impact the absence of other attackers is having on Amorim's options. It's not that the missing pair are the solution to all of the club's problems. After all, they were part of the side that experienced poor results earlier in the season. But without them, Amorim has limited alternatives in attack. He evidently does not have full faith in youngster Shea Lacey or the much more experienced Joshua Zirkzee, even though the Netherlands forward provided the assist for the equaliser almost instantly after his arrival as a substitute. That leaves Cunha, who has now scored three goals in five games, and others operating out of their preferred positions, alongside Benjamin Sesko. On this evidence, the big-money frontman looks no better than previous struggling signings, lacking in belief 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: A Further Step Towards Survival After thrilling victories in their last few home games, the arrival of their fiercest rivals to home was a comparatively subdued affair. True, there were instances of expected atmosphere, but the intimidating edge was not as evident as in previous fixtures. Leeds' fans were more concerned about their side's struggle to get sustained possession in advanced areas for any length of time. The Calvert-Lewin header that struck the post was an rare moment of quality in a tight first half. It still felt as though Leeds were struggling when a mistake opened the door for the opener. Ever so briefly, Leeds' delirious fans thought they were about to secure a rare win against Manchester United. Nevertheless, there is a much bigger picture for Daniel Farke and Leeds to deal with. When they suffered a difficult run of form earlier in the season, many thought about the manager's position. In contrast, he is now masterminding significant progress. The job is not completed yet but step by step, Leeds are getting nearer to achieving their survival. What Happens Next? The Yorkshire club 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 Premier League trip to Turf Moor before also beginning their FA Cup journey with a Old Trafford tie.