🔗 Share this article Matheus Cunha Strikes to Snatch Manchester United a Share of the Spoils at Leeds. The home side's a player shields the ball from Manchester United's a defender in the top-flight encounter at their home ground. At a Glance Dominic Calvert-Lewin watches a early header ricochet off the post. Brenden Aaronson fires the hosts ahead with a well-placed strike in the second period. Cunha levels only three minutes later. The Yorkshire side continue their longest top-flight undefeated streak since the turn of the century. The Red Devils' poor recent struggles continued at Leeds' fortress, but manager Ruben Amorim had Matheus Cunha to thank for his side avoiding even more disappointment against their old rivals. The Everton loanee directed a first-period attempt against the post for the in-form home team before Brenden Aaronson finished superbly with a driven, 62nd-minute shot. With the goal, Amorim was in the firing line after his side had been held by struggling Wolverhampton Wanderers at home earlier in the week. Nevertheless, against a team who had two days less to prepare, the forward levelled three minutes after the opener when he latched onto a through ball from introduced the Dutchman and slid a finish underneath rushing home goalkeeper Lucas Perri. It was only the Brazilian'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 combination of fitness issues and national team commitments. Not that the hosts to sympathise with that given their own lack of preparation time. The Swiss attacker forced a diving save out of visiting goalkeeper Senne Lammens with a spectacular overhead kick, and visiting heads were in hands when Benjamin Sesko, who is finding it hard 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 contest, 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 a significant margin clear of the relegation 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. Manchester United Breakdown: The Manager's Side Struggle Again With the Africa Cup of Nations reaching its latter stages, the United coach could be understood for hoping the participating nations make a pretty quick exit. Current injuries to captain Bruno Fernandes and Three Lions star Mason Mount only exacerbated the impact the absence of other forwards is having on the team'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 disappointing results earlier in the season. But without them, Amorim has few alternatives in attack. He clearly does not have full faith in youngster Shea Lacey or the seasoned Joshua Zirkzee, even though the Dutch forward provided the through ball for the equaliser almost immediately after his arrival as a substitute. That leaves the Brazilian, who has now scored three goals in recent outings, and others playing out of their natural positions, alongside Benjamin Sesko. On this evidence, the expensive frontman looks similar to previous struggling signings, lacking in belief and assurance in front of goal. Sesko's failure to turn home the cross means it is now nine games without a goal for the young striker. Leeds Analysis: A Further Step Towards Survival After thrilling victories in their previous home games, the arrival of their biggest rivals to Elland Road was a bit drab affair. True, there were instances of expected atmosphere, but the hostile edge was not as evident as in other encounters. Leeds' fans were more preoccupied about their side's struggle to get worthwhile possession in dangerous areas for any length of time. The striker's header that struck the post was an rare moment of threat in a congested first half. It still felt as though the hosts were struggling when a defensive error opened the door for the opener. Ever so briefly, The home ecstatic fans thought they were about to secure a coveted win against their old foes. Nevertheless, there is a much bigger picture for Daniel Farke and the club to deal with. When they endured a difficult run of form earlier in the season, many thought about the manager's position. Instead, he is now overseeing significant progress. The task is not done yet but gradually, the team are getting nearer to securing their survival. Looking Ahead Leeds have a Premier League 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 beginning their FA Cup journey with a Old Trafford tie.