🔗 Share this article Cunha Finds the Net to Secure Man Utd a Point at Elland Road. The home side's Noah Okafor shields the ball from Manchester United's a defender in the top-flight encounter at their home ground. Match Summary Calvert-Lewin watches a first-half header ricochet off the upright. Brenden Aaronson fires the hosts ahead with a well-placed finish in the second period. Cunha levels just three minutes afterwards. Leeds extend their longest top-flight undefeated streak since 2001. Manchester United's disappointing recent struggles persisted at Leeds' fortress, but head coach the Portuguese tactician had his Brazilian forward to thank for the team not suffering even more disappointment against their old rivals. Dominic Calvert-Lewin directed a first-period attempt against the post for the in-form hosts before the American midfielder applied a cool finish with a driven, 62nd-minute effort. With the goal, Amorim was in the firing line after his side had failed to beat bottom-of-the-table Wolves at Old Trafford earlier in the week. Nevertheless, against opponents who had two days less to recover, Cunha restored parity three minutes after the opener when he ran on to a pass from introduced the Dutchman and slid a shot underneath advancing Leeds 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 combination of fitness issues and international duty. Not that Leeds to care about 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 Benjamin Sesko, who is struggling to make an impression, 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 blasted against a post late on. The point extends the home side's unbeaten run to seven games, their longest such streak since over two decades ago, and takes them a significant margin clear of the drop zone. For the visitors though, it was yet another opportunity to move into fourth spot, albeit only for a short time, squandered. Man Utd Analysis: Amorim's Side Misfire Again With the AFCON reaching its knockout phase, the United coach could be understood for hoping the involved countries make a swift exit. Existing injuries to skipper Bruno Fernandes and Three Lions star Mason Mount only exacerbated the impact the unavailability of other attackers is having on the team's squad. It's not that the absent players 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 alternatives in attack. He evidently does not trust teenager Shea Lacey or the seasoned Joshua Zirkzee, even though the Netherlands forward delivered the through ball for the equaliser almost immediately after his introduction 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 Sesko. On this showing, the expensive frontman looks no better than previous struggling signings, lacking in confidence 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 United Breakdown: A Further Step Towards Survival After memorable victories in their last few home games, the arrival of their fiercest rivals to home was a bit drab affair. True, there were instances of typical atmosphere, but the hostile edge was not as evident as in previous fixtures. Leeds' fans were more concerned about their side's inability to get sustained possession in advanced areas for any length of time. The striker's header that clipped the post was an isolated moment of threat in a congested first half. It still felt as though the hosts were finding it tough when a defensive error opened the door for the opener. For a short moment, Leeds' ecstatic fans thought they were about to secure a coveted 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 season, many speculated about the manager's position. Instead, he is now overseeing significant improvement. The job is not done yet but gradually, the team are getting nearer to securing their survival. Looking Ahead Leeds have a top-flight trip to Newcastle in midweek, followed by the start of their domestic cup campaign next weekend. Manchester United face a league trip to Burnley before also beginning their cup journey with a Old Trafford tie.