Manchester United’s inconsistent run continued at Elland Road, but Matheus Cunha spared Ruben Amorim further criticism by salvaging a point against Leeds.
United were second best for long spells and looked set for another damaging result before Cunha intervened.
The hosts imposed themselves early, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin heading against the post before Brenden Aaronson broke the deadlock in the 62nd minute with a precise low finish.
At that point, Amorim was firmly under pressure following United’s midweek failure to beat bottom side Wolves.
Leeds continued to threaten, with Noah Okafor forcing a spectacular save from Senne Lammens and Benjamin Sesko squandering a gilt-edged chance from close range.
United response limits damage
United drew level just three minutes later when Cunha ran onto Joshua Zirkzee’s pass and slid the ball under Lucas Perri.
The goal, Cunha’s fourth since his £62.5m move, came at a critical time with Amorim missing several attacking options through injury and international duty.
Cunha later struck the post after having an earlier goal ruled out for offside.
The draw extends Leeds’ unbeaten run to seven games and leaves them eight points clear of relegation trouble, while United once again failed to capitalise on an opportunity to move into the top four.