🔗 Share this article Cunha Strikes to Secure Manchester United a Draw at Leeds. Leeds United's Noah Okafor protects the ball from the opposition's Leny Yoro in the Premier League battle at their home ground. Key Moments Dominic Calvert-Lewin watches a first-half header come back off the upright. Aaronson puts the home side ahead with a low strike in the second half. Cunha responds just three minutes later. Leeds extend their longest Premier League 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 the team avoiding even more disappointment against their old rivals. Dominic Calvert-Lewin headed a first-period effort against the woodwork for the confident home team before Brenden Aaronson finished superbly with a low, 62nd-minute shot. At that stage, the United boss was in the firing line after his side had been held by struggling Wolverhampton Wanderers 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 through ball from introduced Joshua Zirkzee and slid a shot underneath advancing Leeds goalkeeper Lucas Perri. It was only the Brazilian'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 injury and international duty. Not that the hosts to sympathise with that given their own lack of preparation time. The Swiss attacker 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 struggling to make an impression, turned Zirkzee's cut-back wide from close range. Cunha, who had a goal disallowed for offside much earlier in the match, also blasted against a post in the dying moments. The point prolongs the home side's unbeaten run to seven matches, their best such streak since 2001, and takes them a significant margin clear of the drop zone. For the visitors though, it was yet another opportunity to move into the Champions League places, albeit only for a matter of hours, squandered. Man Utd Analysis: The Manager's Side Struggle Again With the AFCON reaching its latter stages, the United coach could be forgiven for hoping the involved countries make a swift exit. Existing injuries to captain Bruno Fernandes and Three Lions star Mason Mount only heightened the impact the unavailability of other attackers is having on Amorim's squad. 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 suffered poor results earlier in the season. But without them, Amorim has limited attacking options. He clearly does not trust youngster Shea Lacey or the much more experienced Joshua Zirkzee, even though the Netherlands forward provided the through ball for Cunha's equaliser almost instantly after his arrival as a replacement. That leaves the Brazilian, who has now scored three goals in recent outings, and others operating out of their natural positions, alongside Benjamin Sesko. On this showing, the big-money frontman looks similar to previous struggling signings, lacking in confidence and conviction 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: Another Step Towards Safety After memorable victories in their previous home games, the arrival of their fiercest rivals to home was a comparatively subdued affair. True, there were instances of typical atmosphere, but the hostile edge was not as evident as in other encounters. The home fans were more concerned about their side's inability to get sustained possession in dangerous areas for any prolonged period. 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, Leeds' delirious fans thought they were about to secure a coveted win against Manchester United. However, there is a much bigger picture for Daniel Farke and the club to deal with. When they suffered a poor run of form earlier in the campaign, many thought about the manager's future. In contrast, he is now overseeing significant improvement. The task is not completed yet but gradually, Leeds are getting nearer to achieving their top-flight status. 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 Premier League trip to Turf Moor before also entering their cup journey with a home tie.