🔗 Share this article Cunha Strikes to Snatch Manchester United a Draw at Elland Road. Leeds United's Noah Okafor protects the ball from Manchester United's a defender in the top-flight encounter at their home ground. Key Moments Dominic Calvert-Lewin watches a first-half header come back off the upright. Brenden Aaronson puts the home side ahead with a well-placed effort in the second half. Cunha responds just three minutes afterwards. The Yorkshire side continue their longest top-flight unbeaten run since 2001. The Red Devils' poor recent struggles continued at Leeds' fortress, but head coach Ruben Amorim had his Brazilian forward to thank for his side avoiding even more damage against their old rivals. Dominic Calvert-Lewin directed a first-period attempt against the woodwork for the in-form home team before the American midfielder finished superbly with a low, 62nd-minute effort. At that stage, the United boss was under intense scrutiny after his side had failed to beat struggling Wolves at Old Trafford earlier in the week. However, against a team who had less time to recover, Cunha restored parity three minutes later when he latched onto a through ball from introduced Joshua Zirkzee and guided a shot underneath rushing home goalkeeper Lucas Perri. It was only the Brazilian's fourth goal since his big-money summer move and came at a time when the manager is without four key attacking players due to a combination of injury and national team commitments. Not that Leeds to care about that given their own lack of preparation time. The Swiss attacker forced a full length save out of visiting goalkeeper Senne Lammens with a spectacular overhead kick, and visiting heads were in hands when Benjamin Sesko, who is struggling to make an impact, turned his teammate'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 in the dying moments. The point prolongs Leeds' unbeaten run to seven games, their best such streak since 2001, and takes them eight points clear of the drop zone. For the visitors though, it was yet another opportunity to move into the Champions League places, albeit only for a short time, wasted. Man Utd Analysis: The Manager's Side Misfire Again With the Africa Cup of Nations reaching its knockout phase, the United coach could be understood for hoping the participating nations make a pretty quick exit. Current injuries to skipper Bruno Fernandes and Three Lions star Mason Mount only heightened the impact the unavailability of other attackers is having on Amorim's options. 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 experienced disappointing results earlier in the season. But without them, Amorim has few alternatives in attack. He evidently does not have full faith in youngster Shea Lacey or the seasoned Joshua Zirkzee, even though the Netherlands forward provided the through ball for Cunha's equaliser almost instantly after his introduction as a substitute. That leaves the Brazilian, who has now scored three goals in five games, and others operating out of their preferred positions, alongside Sesko. On this evidence, the big-money frontman looks similar to previous underwhelming signings, lacking in confidence and assurance 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 Analysis: Another Step Towards Safety After memorable victories in their last few home games, the arrival of their biggest rivals to Elland Road was a comparatively subdued affair. True, there were moments of expected 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 advanced areas for any length of time. The striker's header that clipped the post was an isolated moment of threat in a congested 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 coveted win against Manchester United. Nevertheless, there is a much bigger picture for Daniel Farke and Leeds to deal with. When they endured a difficult run of form earlier in the campaign, many speculated about the manager's position. In contrast, he is now overseeing significant progress. The task is not done yet but gradually, the team are getting nearer to securing their survival. What Happens Next? Leeds have a Premier League trip to St James' Park in midweek, followed by the start of their FA Cup campaign next weekend. Manchester United face a league trip to Burnley before also beginning their cup journey with a home tie.