Matheus Cunha and Manuel Ugarte impressed as a depleted Manchester United drew 1-1 with Leeds in the Premier League. Ruben Amorim made one change to his starting line up with Leny Yoro brought into the side for Joshua Zirkzee.
Matheus Cunha saw an early volley ruled out for offside as United tried to take the sting out of a hostile atmosphere. Diogo Dalot wasted one of the best chances of the first half when he sliced an effort over from cross range.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin almost gave the home side the lead when he beat Yoro to a cross and headed the ball against the back-post. At the other end, United went close to an opener when Yoro forced a smart stop from Lucas Perri to ensure the sides went in level at the break.
The match sparked into life when Brenden Aaronson pounced on a loose ball to give his side the lead, but United hit back almost immediately when Cunha fired into the bottom corner after an excellent pass from substitute Zirkzee.
Senne Lammens produced a fine stop to deny Noah Okafor and Benjamin Sesko fired wide of the target as both sides looked for a late winner. Cunha went close to another when he hit the outside of the post from distance.
Here is how we rated the United players at Elland Road.
1. LEEDS, ENGLAND - JANUARY 04: Matheus Cunha of Manchester United celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Manchester United at Elland Road on January 04, 2026 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
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2. Senne Lammens - 7
He struggled with the low sun in the first-half. There was little he could do about the goal after United lost possession in their own half. A good stop to deny Okafor. | AFP via Getty Images
3. Leny Yoro - 6
He improved after a nervy return to the starting line up. Could have been punished when he lost Calvert-Lewin in the box. Almost gave his side the lead from a corner. | AFP via Getty Images
4. Ayden Heaven - 6.5
Grew into the match and won some important headers in defence. A crucial challenge in the box on Justin but he switched off for the goal. He responded well after the lapse in concentration. | Getty Images