🔗 Share this article Cunha Finds the Net to Secure Manchester United a Draw at Leeds. Leeds United's Noah Okafor protects the ball from Manchester United's a defender in the top-flight battle at their home ground. Key Moments Calvert-Lewin sees a first-half header ricochet off the upright. Aaronson puts the home side ahead with a low effort in the second period. Matheus Cunha equalises only three minutes afterwards. The Yorkshire side continue their longest top-flight unbeaten run since the turn of the century. Manchester United's poor run of form continued at Leeds' fortress, but manager the Portuguese tactician had his Brazilian forward to thank for the team avoiding even more disappointment against their old rivals. The Everton loanee headed a first-period attempt against the woodwork for the confident hosts before the American midfielder finished superbly with a driven, 62nd-minute shot. With the goal, the United boss was under intense scrutiny after his side had been held by struggling Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford earlier in the week. However, against a team who had less time to prepare, the forward restored parity three minutes after the opener when he ran on to a through ball from substitute the Dutchman and guided a shot underneath rushing home goalkeeper Lucas Perri. It was only the Brazilian's fourth goal since his high-profile summer move and came at a time when the manager is without four key attacking players due to a mix 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 diving save out of visiting goalkeeper Senne Lammens with a spectacular overhead kick, and visiting heads were in hands when the Slovenian striker, who is finding it hard to make an impact, turned his teammate's cut-back wide from close range. Cunha, who had a goal disallowed for offside much earlier in the contest, also blasted against a post in the dying moments. The draw prolongs the home side's 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 visitors though, it was yet another opportunity to move into fourth spot, albeit only for a short time, squandered. Manchester United Breakdown: The Manager's Side Struggle Again With the Africa Cup of Nations reaching its knockout phase, Amorim could be understood for hoping the involved countries make a pretty quick exit. Existing injuries to skipper Bruno Fernandes and England international Mason Mount only exacerbated the impact the unavailability of other attackers is having on Amorim's squad. 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 poor results earlier in the campaign. But without them, the boss has few alternatives in attack. He evidently does not trust teenager Shea Lacey or the much more experienced Zirkzee, even though the Netherlands forward delivered the through ball for the equaliser almost instantly after his arrival as a replacement. That leaves the Brazilian, who has now scored three goals in recent outings, 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 belief 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 young striker. Leeds United Breakdown: A Further Step Towards Safety After thrilling victories in their previous home games, the arrival of their biggest rivals to home was a bit drab affair. True, there were instances of expected fervor, but the intimidating edge was not as evident as in other fixtures. Leeds' fans were more concerned about their side's inability to get sustained possession in dangerous areas for any prolonged period. The Calvert-Lewin header that clipped the post was an isolated moment of quality in a tight first half. It still felt as though Leeds were struggling when a defensive error opened the door for the opener. For a short moment, Leeds' ecstatic fans thought they were about to secure a rare win against Manchester United. However, there is a wider context for the manager and the club to deal with. When they suffered a difficult run of form earlier in the campaign, many speculated about the manager's future. In contrast, he is now masterminding significant improvement. The task is not completed yet but step by step, the team are getting closer to achieving their survival. Looking Ahead The Yorkshire club have a top-flight trip to Newcastle in midweek, followed by the start of their domestic cup campaign next weekend. The Red Devils face a league trip to Burnley before also beginning their cup journey with a Old Trafford tie.