đź”— Share this article Matheus Cunha Strikes to Secure Man Utd a Point at Elland Road. The home side's Noah Okafor shields the ball from Manchester United's a defender in the top-flight clash at their home ground. Match Summary Dominic Calvert-Lewin watches a first-half header ricochet off the upright. Brenden Aaronson fires the hosts ahead with a well-placed effort in the second half. Matheus Cunha responds just three minutes afterwards. Leeds extend their longest Premier League unbeaten run since the turn of the century. Manchester United's poor run of form persisted at Elland Road, but head coach Ruben Amorim had Matheus Cunha to thank for the team avoiding even more disappointment against Leeds. Dominic Calvert-Lewin directed a first-period effort against the woodwork for the in-form hosts before the American midfielder applied a cool finish with a low, 62nd-minute shot. At that stage, the United boss was under intense scrutiny after his side had been held by bottom-of-the-table Wolverhampton Wanderers at home earlier in the week. However, against a team who had less time to recover, Cunha levelled three minutes later when he ran on to a pass from introduced the Dutchman and slid a shot underneath rushing Leeds 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 national team commitments. Not that the hosts to sympathise with 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 visiting heads were in hands when Benjamin Sesko, who is finding it hard to make an impression, turned his teammate's cut-back wide from close range. The goalscorer, who had a goal disallowed for offside much earlier in the match, also blasted 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 visitors 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 latter stages, Amorim could be forgiven for hoping the participating nations make a swift exit. Existing injuries to skipper Bruno Fernandes and England international Mason Mount only exacerbated the impact the absence of other forwards is having on Amorim's squad. It's not that the missing pair are the solution to all of the club's problems. After all, they were part of the side that experienced disappointing results earlier in the campaign. But without them, the boss has limited alternatives in attack. 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 assist for the 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 operating out of their natural positions, alongside Sesko. On this evidence, the big-money frontman looks similar to previous underwhelming signings, lacking in confidence and conviction in front of goal. His failure to turn home Zirkzee's cross means it is now a long run without a goal for the new signing. Leeds United Breakdown: Another Step Towards Safety After memorable victories in their last few home games, the arrival of their fiercest rivals to home was a comparatively subdued affair. True, there were moments of typical atmosphere, but the hostile edge was not as evident as in previous fixtures. Leeds' fans were more concerned about their side's inability to get sustained possession in advanced areas for any prolonged period. The Calvert-Lewin header that clipped the post was an rare moment of threat in a congested first half. It still felt as though Leeds were finding it tough when a defensive error opened the door for Aaronson. For a short moment, The home ecstatic fans thought they were about to secure a coveted win against their old foes. However, there is a wider context for Daniel Farke and Leeds to deal with. When they suffered a poor run of form earlier in the campaign, many thought about the manager's future. In contrast, he is now overseeing clear progress. The task is not done yet but step by step, the team are getting closer to achieving their survival. What Happens Next? The Yorkshire club have a Premier League trip to Newcastle in midweek, followed by the start of their domestic cup campaign next weekend. Manchester United face a league trip to Burnley before also entering their cup journey with a Old Trafford tie.