🔗 Share this article Matheus Cunha Scores to Secure Manchester United a Share of the Spoils at Elland Road. The home side's a player shields the ball from Manchester United's Leny Yoro in the Premier League battle at their home ground. Match Summary Calvert-Lewin sees a early header come back off the post. Aaronson fires the hosts ahead with a low strike in the second period. Matheus Cunha responds just three minutes later. Leeds continue their best top-flight undefeated streak since the turn of the century. Manchester United's disappointing recent struggles continued at Elland Road, but head coach Ruben Amorim had his Brazilian forward to thank for his side not suffering even more disappointment against Leeds. Dominic Calvert-Lewin directed a first-period effort against the post for the confident hosts before Brenden Aaronson applied a cool finish with a low, 62nd-minute effort. At that stage, the United boss was in the firing line after his side had been held by struggling Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford earlier in the week. Nevertheless, against opponents who had two days less to prepare, the forward levelled three minutes later when he ran on to a through ball from substitute the Dutchman and guided a finish underneath rushing 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 Amorim is without several key attacking players due to a mix of injury and international duty. Not that you would expect the hosts to care about that given their own tight schedule. The Swiss attacker forced a diving save out of visiting goalkeeper Senne Lammens with a spectacular overhead kick, and United heads were in hands when the Slovenian striker, who is finding it hard to make an impression, turned his teammate's cut-back wide from six yards out. The goalscorer, who had a goal ruled out for offside much earlier in the match, also fired against a post late on. The point extends Leeds' unbeaten run to seven games, their best such streak since over two decades ago, and takes them a significant margin clear of the relegation zone. For the Manchester United though, it was yet another opportunity 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 AFCON reaching its latter stages, the United coach could be understood for hoping the involved countries make a pretty quick exit. Current injuries to skipper Bruno Fernandes and Three Lions star Mason Mount only heightened the impact the unavailability of other attackers is having on the team's squad. It's not that the missing pair are the solution to all of United's problems. After all, they were part of the side that suffered disappointing results earlier in the season. But without them, the boss has few attacking options. He evidently does not have full faith in teenager Shea Lacey or the much more experienced Joshua Zirkzee, even though the Dutch 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 Sesko. On this evidence, the expensive frontman looks no better than previous underwhelming signings, lacking in confidence and conviction 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: Another Step Towards Survival After memorable victories in their last few home games, the arrival of their biggest rivals to home was a bit drab affair. True, there were moments of typical fervor, but the hostile edge was not as evident as in previous encounters. The home fans were more preoccupied about their side's inability to get sustained possession in dangerous areas for any length of time. The Calvert-Lewin header that clipped the post was an isolated moment of quality in a congested first half. It still felt as though Leeds were struggling when a defensive error opened the door for Aaronson. Ever so briefly, Leeds' ecstatic fans thought they were about to secure a coveted win against Manchester United. Nevertheless, there is a much bigger picture for Daniel Farke and the club to deal with. When they suffered a difficult run of form earlier in the season, many thought about the manager's position. In contrast, he is now masterminding clear progress. The task is not done yet but step by step, Leeds are getting nearer to achieving their survival. What Happens Next? The Yorkshire club have a Premier League trip to St James' Park in midweek, followed by the start of their domestic cup campaign next weekend. Manchester United face a Premier League trip to Burnley before also entering their FA Cup journey with a Old Trafford tie.