🔗 Share this article Matheus Cunha Strikes to Secure Manchester United a Draw at Elland Road. The home side's a player shields the ball from the opposition's a defender in the Premier League clash at their home ground. Match Summary Calvert-Lewin watches a early header ricochet off the upright. Aaronson puts the hosts ahead with a well-placed effort in the second half. Cunha responds just three minutes later. Leeds continue their best top-flight unbeaten run since the turn of the century. Manchester United's poor recent struggles continued at Elland Road, but manager the Portuguese tactician had Matheus Cunha to thank for his side avoiding even more damage against their old rivals. Dominic Calvert-Lewin headed a first-period effort against the woodwork for the confident hosts before the American midfielder applied a cool finish with a low, 62nd-minute shot. With the goal, Amorim was under intense scrutiny after his side had failed to beat bottom-of-the-table Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford earlier in the week. Nevertheless, against a team who had less time to prepare, the forward levelled three minutes after the opener when he latched onto a through ball from introduced the Dutchman and guided a shot underneath advancing home 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 you would expect Leeds to sympathise with that given their own tight schedule. The Swiss attacker forced a full length save out of visiting 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 six yards out. The goalscorer, who had a goal disallowed for offside much earlier in the match, also blasted against a post in the dying moments. The draw prolongs Leeds' unbeaten run to seven matches, their longest such streak since 2001, and takes them eight points clear of the relegation zone. For the Manchester United though, it was yet another opportunity to move into fourth spot, albeit only for a matter of hours, squandered. Man Utd Analysis: Amorim's Side Struggle Again With the Africa Cup of Nations reaching its knockout phase, Amorim could be forgiven for hoping the participating nations make a pretty quick exit. Existing injuries to captain Bruno Fernandes and England international Mason Mount only exacerbated the impact the absence of other attackers is having on Amorim's options. It's not that the absent players are the answer 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 limited attacking options. He evidently does not have full faith in youngster Shea Lacey or the seasoned Zirkzee, even though the Netherlands forward delivered the assist for Cunha's equaliser almost immediately after his introduction as a replacement. That leaves the Brazilian, who has now scored three goals in five games, and others playing out of their natural positions, alongside Sesko. On this evidence, the big-money frontman looks no better than previous struggling signings, lacking in belief and conviction 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 Analysis: A Further Step Towards Survival After thrilling victories in their last few home games, the arrival of their biggest rivals to Elland Road was a bit drab affair. True, there were instances of typical atmosphere, but the hostile edge was not as pronounced as in previous encounters. The home fans were more concerned about their side's struggle to get sustained possession in dangerous areas for any length of time. The Calvert-Lewin header that clipped the post was an rare moment of threat in a tight first half. It still felt as though the hosts were struggling when a defensive error opened the door for the opener. Ever so briefly, The home ecstatic fans thought they were about to secure a rare win against Manchester United. Nevertheless, there is a wider context for Daniel Farke and Leeds 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 overseeing significant improvement. The task is not completed yet but step by step, the team are getting closer to securing their survival. What Happens Next? Leeds have a top-flight trip to St James' Park in midweek, followed by the start of their FA Cup campaign next weekend. Manchester United face a Premier League trip to Burnley before also beginning their cup journey with a Old Trafford tie.