🔗 Share this article Cunha Scores to Earn Manchester United a Point at Elland Road. The home side's a player shields the ball from the opposition's Leny Yoro in the top-flight battle at their home ground. At a Glance Dominic Calvert-Lewin watches a first-half header ricochet off the upright. Brenden Aaronson fires the home side ahead with a low finish in the second period. Matheus Cunha responds only three minutes later. Leeds continue their best top-flight undefeated streak since the turn of the century. The Red Devils' disappointing run of form persisted at Elland Road, but manager the Portuguese tactician had Matheus Cunha to thank for the team not suffering even more disappointment against their old rivals. The Everton loanee directed a first-half attempt against the post for the confident hosts before the American midfielder applied a cool finish with a low, 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. However, against opponents who had less time to prepare, the forward levelled three minutes after the opener when he latched onto a pass from introduced the Dutchman and guided a shot underneath rushing Leeds goalkeeper Lucas Perri. It was only the South American's fourth Premier League goal since his high-profile 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 the hosts to sympathise with that given their own tight schedule. Noah Okafor forced a full length save out of visiting goalkeeper Senne Lammens with a audacious 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 six yards out. Cunha, who had a goal ruled out for offside much earlier in the contest, also fired against a post late on. The point extends the home side's unbeaten run to seven games, their best such streak since 2001, and takes them eight points clear of the relegation zone. For the visitors though, it was yet another chance to move into fourth spot, albeit only for a matter of hours, wasted. Man Utd Analysis: The Manager's Side Misfire Again With the AFCON reaching its latter stages, Amorim 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 attackers is having on Amorim's options. It's not that the missing pair are the answer to all of the club's problems. After all, they were part of the side that experienced poor results earlier in the campaign. But without them, the boss has few attacking options. He clearly does not have full faith in teenager Shea Lacey or the much more experienced Zirkzee, even though the Netherlands forward delivered the through ball for Cunha's equaliser almost immediately after his arrival as a substitute. That leaves Cunha, who has now scored three goals in five games, and others playing out of their natural positions, alongside Benjamin Sesko. On this showing, the expensive frontman looks no better than previous struggling signings, lacking in confidence and conviction in front of goal. His failure to turn home the cross means it is now nine games without a goal for the new signing. Leeds Analysis: Another Step Towards Survival After memorable victories in their last few home games, the arrival of their biggest rivals to Elland Road was a bit drab affair. True, there were instances of expected fervor, but the hostile edge was not as pronounced as in other encounters. Leeds' fans were more preoccupied about their side's inability to get sustained possession in advanced areas for any prolonged period. The striker's header that clipped the post was an rare moment of threat in a congested first half. It still felt as though the hosts were struggling when a mistake opened the door for the opener. Ever so briefly, Leeds' delirious fans thought they were about to secure a coveted win against Manchester United. Nevertheless, there is a wider context for Daniel Farke and Leeds to deal with. When they suffered a poor run of form earlier in the campaign, many speculated about the manager's position. In contrast, he is now masterminding clear improvement. The job is not completed yet but gradually, Leeds are getting nearer to securing their survival. Looking Ahead Leeds have a Premier League trip to Newcastle in midweek, followed by the start of their FA Cup campaign next weekend. Manchester United face a league trip to Turf Moor before also entering their cup journey with a Old Trafford tie.