🔗 Share this article Matheus Cunha Strikes to Secure Manchester United a Point at Elland Road. Leeds United's a player shields the ball from the opposition's a defender in the top-flight clash at Elland Road. Match Summary Dominic 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 half. Matheus Cunha responds only three minutes later. Leeds extend their longest top-flight undefeated streak since the turn of the century. Manchester United's poor run of form continued at Elland Road, but head coach the Portuguese tactician had Matheus Cunha to thank for the team not suffering even more damage against Leeds. Dominic Calvert-Lewin headed a first-period effort against the woodwork for the confident home team before the American midfielder finished superbly with a driven, 62nd-minute effort. At that stage, Amorim was under intense scrutiny after his side had been held by bottom-of-the-table Wolverhampton Wanderers at home earlier in the week. Nevertheless, against a team who had two days less to recover, the forward restored parity three minutes after the opener when he ran on to a through ball from introduced Joshua Zirkzee and slid a finish underneath advancing Leeds goalkeeper Lucas Perri. It was only the South American's fourth Premier League goal since his big-money summer move and came at a time when the manager is without four key attacking players due to a mix of fitness issues and national team commitments. Not that Leeds to care about that given their own tight schedule. The Swiss attacker forced a full length save out of Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens with a audacious overhead kick, and visiting 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. The goalscorer, who had a goal ruled out for offside much earlier in the contest, also fired against a post late on. The point prolongs Leeds' unbeaten run to seven matches, 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 chance to move into the Champions League places, albeit only for a short time, squandered. Manchester United Breakdown: Amorim's Side Misfire Again With the AFCON reaching its knockout phase, the United coach could be understood for hoping the participating nations make a pretty quick exit. Existing injuries to captain Bruno Fernandes and England international Mason Mount only heightened the impact the unavailability of other forwards is having on Amorim'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 clearly does not have full faith in teenager Shea Lacey or the much more experienced Joshua Zirkzee, even though the Dutch forward provided the through ball for Cunha's equaliser almost immediately after his introduction as a substitute. That leaves the Brazilian, who has now scored a small tally in five games, and others playing out of their preferred positions, alongside Benjamin Sesko. On this showing, the expensive frontman looks no better than previous struggling signings, lacking in confidence 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 young striker. Leeds United Breakdown: Another Step Towards Survival After memorable victories in their previous home games, the arrival of their fiercest rivals to home was a bit drab affair. True, there were moments of typical atmosphere, but the intimidating edge was not as evident as in previous fixtures. Leeds' fans were more preoccupied 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 quality in a congested first half. It still felt as though Leeds were finding it tough when a mistake opened the door for the opener. Ever so briefly, Leeds' ecstatic fans thought they were about to secure a coveted win against Manchester United. Nevertheless, there is a wider context for the manager and Leeds to deal with. When they endured a poor run of form earlier in the season, many thought about the manager's future. Instead, he is now overseeing clear improvement. The task is not completed yet but step by step, Leeds are getting nearer to securing their survival. Looking Ahead Leeds have a top-flight trip to St James' Park in midweek, followed by the start of their domestic cup campaign next weekend. The Red Devils face a league trip to Burnley before also entering their cup journey with a home tie.