"Matheus Cunha cancelled out Brenden Aaronson's strike as Ruben Amorim's Manchester United and rivals Leeds fought out a tense 1-1 draw at rocking Elland Road. Daniel Farke's promoted side came into Sunday lunchtime's encounter on a six-game unbeaten run but with two days' less rest than their cross-Pennine enemies. Dominic Calvert-Lewin hit the post in the first half and Leeds began to dream of a first Premier League win against their arch-rivals since September 2002 when Aaronson slammed home after the break."
"But that lead lasted just three minutes as freshly introduced substitute Joshua Zirkzee played in Cunha to coolly level and secure the Red Devils a share of the spoils in West Yorkshire. Leeds, without key men Joe Rodon, Ethan Ampadu and Jayden Bogle, pushed until the end of a game that represents another missed opportunity for Amorim's absentee-hit United. Cunha saw an effort clip the post late on during an afternoon when Benjamin Sesko wasted several chances in their first fixture of 2026."
"The teams emerged to an ear-splitting atmosphere at Elland Road and play got off to a predictably intense start. Manuel Ugarte saw a looping header land on the roof of the net and Cunha had a fine strike ruled out for offside, before Calvert-Lewin drove over under pressure at the other end. But the visitors - who were again without eight first-team absentees - took the sting out of proceedings as a tense, low-quality opening period unfolded, bringing the volume down several notches"
Manchester United and Leeds played out a 1-1 draw at Elland Road with Brenden Aaronson giving Leeds the lead and Matheus Cunha levelling shortly after. Joshua Zirkzee provided the assist for the equaliser after coming off the bench. Leeds created notable chances, including Dominic Calvert-Lewin hitting the post, but missed several opportunities in the second half. United managed to cope despite multiple absentees and had late chances of their own when Cunha struck the post. The match featured a charged atmosphere and left both teams reflecting on missed chances and injuries.
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