🔗 Share this article Matheus Cunha Strikes to Secure Man Utd a Draw at Leeds. The home side's a player protects the ball from the opposition's a defender in the top-flight battle at their home ground. At a Glance Calvert-Lewin watches a early header ricochet off the post. Brenden Aaronson puts the home side ahead with a low effort in the second period. Cunha levels just three minutes afterwards. Leeds extend their longest Premier League undefeated streak since 2001. Manchester United's disappointing recent struggles persisted at Leeds' fortress, but manager Ruben Amorim had Matheus Cunha to thank for the team not suffering even more damage against Leeds. Dominic Calvert-Lewin headed a first-half effort against the woodwork for the in-form home team before the American midfielder applied a cool finish with a low, 62nd-minute effort. At that stage, Amorim was in the firing line after his side had been held by struggling Wolves at home earlier in the week. However, against opponents who had two days less to prepare, Cunha restored parity three minutes later when he ran on to a pass from introduced Joshua Zirkzee and slid a finish underneath rushing home goalkeeper Lucas Perri. It was only the South American's fourth 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 fitness issues and international duty. Not that you would expect 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 audacious overhead kick, and visiting 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 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 point extends the home side's unbeaten run to seven games, their best such streak since over two decades ago, and takes them a significant margin clear of the drop zone. For the Manchester United though, it was yet another opportunity to move into fourth spot, albeit only for a matter of hours, wasted. Man Utd Analysis: Amorim's Side Struggle Again With the AFCON reaching its knockout phase, the United coach could be forgiven for hoping the participating nations make a swift exit. Current injuries to skipper Bruno Fernandes and England international Mason Mount only heightened the impact the absence of other attackers is having on the team's squad. It's not that the absent players 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 alternatives in attack. He evidently does not have full faith in teenager Shea Lacey or the seasoned Joshua Zirkzee, even though the Dutch forward provided the through ball for the equaliser almost instantly after his introduction as a replacement. That leaves Cunha, who has now scored a small tally in five games, and others playing out of their preferred positions, alongside Benjamin Sesko. On this evidence, the expensive frontman looks no better than previous struggling signings, lacking in belief and assurance in front of goal. Sesko's failure to turn home Zirkzee's cross means it is now nine games without a goal for the new signing. Leeds United Breakdown: Another Step Towards Survival After memorable victories in their previous home games, the arrival of their biggest rivals to home was a comparatively subdued affair. True, there were instances of expected atmosphere, but the intimidating edge was not as pronounced as in other encounters. Leeds' fans were more concerned about their side's struggle to get sustained possession in dangerous areas for any prolonged period. The Calvert-Lewin header that clipped 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. Ever so briefly, The home delirious 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 campaign, many thought about the manager's future. Instead, he is now masterminding clear progress. The task is not done yet but gradually, the team are getting nearer to achieving their top-flight status. Looking Ahead Leeds have a top-flight trip to Newcastle in midweek, followed by the start of their FA Cup campaign next weekend. Manchester United face a league trip to Burnley before also entering their cup journey with a Old Trafford tie.