๐ Share this article Cunha Scores to Snatch Manchester United a Draw at Leeds. The home side's Noah Okafor shields the ball from the opposition's a defender in the top-flight battle at their home ground. At a Glance Dominic Calvert-Lewin sees a first-half header ricochet off the post. Aaronson puts the hosts ahead with a well-placed strike in the second half. Matheus Cunha levels just three minutes afterwards. The Yorkshire side continue their longest Premier League unbeaten run since the turn of the century. The Red Devils' disappointing run of form persisted at Elland Road, but manager Ruben Amorim had his Brazilian forward 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 in-form hosts before Brenden Aaronson applied a cool finish with a low, 62nd-minute effort. With the goal, the United boss was in the firing line after his side had failed to beat struggling Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford earlier in the week. However, against opponents who had less time to prepare, the forward levelled three minutes later when he latched onto a through ball from introduced the Dutchman and guided a finish underneath rushing home goalkeeper Lucas Perri. It was only the South American's fourth Premier League goal since his high-profile summer move and came at a time when Amorim is without four key attacking players due to a mix of fitness issues and national team commitments. Not that you would expect Leeds to care about that given their own lack of preparation time. Noah Okafor forced a diving save out of Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens with a audacious overhead kick, and United heads were in hands when the Slovenian striker, 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 match, also fired against a post late on. The draw prolongs Leeds' unbeaten run to seven games, their best such streak since 2001, and takes them a significant margin clear of the relegation zone. For the visitors though, it was yet another opportunity to move into the Champions League places, albeit only for a matter of hours, wasted. Man Utd Analysis: Amorim's Side Misfire Again With the AFCON reaching its latter stages, Amorim could be understood for hoping the participating nations make a swift exit. Existing injuries to skipper Bruno Fernandes and England international Mason Mount only heightened the impact the absence of other forwards is having on the team's squad. 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 few alternatives in attack. He clearly does not have full faith in youngster Shea Lacey or the much more experienced Zirkzee, even though the Dutch forward provided the through ball for the equaliser almost immediately after his introduction as a substitute. That leaves the Brazilian, who has now scored a small tally in recent outings, and others playing out of their preferred positions, alongside Sesko. On this showing, the expensive frontman looks similar to previous underwhelming signings, lacking in confidence and conviction in front of goal. His failure to turn home the cross means it is now nine games without a goal for the young striker. Leeds United Breakdown: A Further Step Towards Safety After thrilling victories in their last few home games, the arrival of their biggest rivals to home was a comparatively subdued affair. True, there were instances of typical atmosphere, but the intimidating edge was not as evident as in other encounters. Leeds' fans were more preoccupied about their side's struggle to get worthwhile possession in dangerous areas for any prolonged period. The striker's header that clipped the post was an rare moment of quality in a congested first half. It still felt as though Leeds were struggling when a defensive error opened the door for Aaronson. Ever so briefly, Leeds' delirious fans thought they were about to secure a rare win against their old foes. Nevertheless, there is a wider context for the manager and the club to deal with. When they suffered a poor run of form earlier in the campaign, many speculated about the manager's future. In contrast, he is now masterminding significant improvement. The job is not done yet but gradually, the team are getting nearer to achieving their survival. Looking Ahead 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.