🔗 Share this article Cunha Strikes to Snatch Man Utd a Draw at Leeds. The home side's a player protects the ball from Manchester United's a defender in the top-flight battle at their home ground. At a Glance Calvert-Lewin sees a first-half header come back off the upright. Aaronson puts the hosts ahead with a well-placed effort in the second period. Matheus Cunha levels only three minutes later. The Yorkshire side extend their longest top-flight undefeated streak since 2001. The Red Devils' poor recent struggles continued at Leeds' fortress, but manager Ruben Amorim had Matheus Cunha to thank for the team not suffering even more disappointment against Leeds. The Everton loanee headed a first-half effort against the post for the in-form hosts before the American midfielder finished superbly with a driven, 62nd-minute effort. At that stage, the United boss 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 recover, Cunha restored parity three minutes later when he latched onto a pass from substitute Joshua Zirkzee and guided a finish underneath advancing 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 combination of fitness issues and international duty. Not that the hosts to sympathise with that given their own tight schedule. The Swiss attacker 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 finding it hard 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 contest, also blasted against a post in the dying moments. The draw extends the home side's unbeaten run to seven matches, their best such streak since 2001, and takes them eight points clear of the relegation 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: Amorim'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. Current injuries to captain Bruno Fernandes and Three Lions star Mason Mount only heightened the impact the absence of other attackers is having on the team's options. 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 poor results earlier in the campaign. But without them, the boss has few alternatives in attack. He clearly does not trust teenager Shea Lacey or the seasoned Joshua Zirkzee, even though the Dutch forward delivered the through ball for Cunha's equaliser almost instantly after his introduction as a substitute. That leaves Cunha, who has now scored a small tally in five games, and others operating out of their natural positions, alongside Benjamin 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 Zirkzee's cross means it is now a long run without a goal for the young striker. Leeds Analysis: Another Step Towards Safety After thrilling victories in their last few home games, the arrival of their biggest rivals to home was a comparatively subdued affair. True, there were instances of typical fervor, but the hostile edge was not as evident as in previous fixtures. Leeds' fans were more preoccupied about their side's struggle to get worthwhile possession in dangerous areas for any prolonged period. The striker's header that struck the post was an rare moment of quality in a congested first half. It still felt as though the hosts were struggling when a mistake opened the door for the opener. For a short moment, The home 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 campaign, many thought about the manager's position. Instead, he is now overseeing clear progress. The task is not done yet but step by step, Leeds are getting nearer to securing their top-flight status. Looking Ahead Leeds 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 Premier League trip to Turf Moor before also entering their FA Cup journey with a Old Trafford tie.