🔗 Share this article Cunha Strikes to Secure Manchester United a Point at Leeds. The home side's a player protects the ball from the opposition's a defender in the Premier League encounter at their home ground. At a Glance Dominic Calvert-Lewin sees a early header ricochet off the upright. Brenden Aaronson puts the hosts ahead with a well-placed strike in the second period. Cunha responds only three minutes afterwards. The Yorkshire side extend their longest top-flight undefeated streak since 2001. Manchester United's poor run of form persisted at Leeds' fortress, but head coach the Portuguese tactician had Matheus Cunha to thank for the team not suffering even more damage against Leeds. Dominic Calvert-Lewin directed a first-half effort against the post for the confident hosts before the American midfielder applied a cool finish with a low, 62nd-minute effort. At that stage, Amorim was under intense scrutiny after his side had failed to beat struggling Wolves at Old Trafford earlier in the week. Nevertheless, against opponents who had less time to recover, Cunha levelled three minutes later when he ran on to a through ball from substitute Joshua Zirkzee and slid a shot underneath rushing Leeds goalkeeper Lucas Perri. It was only the Brazilian's fourth goal since his big-money summer move and came at a time when Amorim is without four key attacking players due to a mix of fitness issues and international duty. Not that Leeds to care about that given their own tight schedule. Noah Okafor forced a diving save out of Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens with a spectacular overhead kick, and United heads were in hands when the Slovenian striker, who is finding it hard to make an impact, turned his teammate's cut-back wide from close range. Cunha, who had a goal disallowed for offside much earlier in the match, also fired against a post in the dying moments. The point prolongs Leeds' unbeaten run to seven games, their longest such streak since 2001, and takes them eight points clear of the relegation zone. For the visitors though, it was yet another opportunity to move into fourth spot, albeit only for a matter of hours, squandered. Manchester United Breakdown: The Manager's Side Struggle 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 captain Bruno Fernandes and Three Lions star Mason Mount only exacerbated the impact the unavailability of other attackers is having on Amorim's squad. It's not that the missing pair are the answer to all of the club's problems. After all, they were part of the side that suffered poor results earlier in the season. But without them, Amorim has limited attacking options. He clearly does not have full faith in teenager Shea Lacey or the seasoned Zirkzee, even though the Netherlands forward delivered the through ball for the equaliser almost instantly after his introduction as a substitute. That leaves the Brazilian, who has now scored three goals in recent outings, and others operating out of their natural positions, alongside Benjamin Sesko. On this evidence, the big-money frontman looks no better than previous struggling signings, lacking in belief 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 young striker. Leeds Analysis: A Further 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 other encounters. Leeds' fans were more concerned about their side's inability to get sustained 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 Leeds were struggling when a defensive error opened the door for the opener. For a short moment, The home ecstatic fans thought they were about to secure a rare win against their old foes. 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 campaign, many speculated about the manager's position. In contrast, he is now masterminding clear progress. The job is not done yet but gradually, the team are getting nearer to achieving their top-flight status. Looking Ahead The Yorkshire club have a top-flight trip to Newcastle in midweek, followed by the start of their domestic cup campaign next weekend. Manchester United face a Premier League trip to Burnley before also beginning their FA Cup journey with a Old Trafford tie.