Leeds United and Manchester United play out 1-1 draw: Stats
What's the story
Manchester United and Leeds United played out a thrilling 1-1 draw in Matchweek 20 of the Premier League 2025-26 season at Elland Road on Sunday. The result extended Leeds's unbeaten run to seven games and left Manchester United with just one win in their last five matches. Brenden Aaronson put Leeds ahead in the second half, but Matheus Cunha equalized just minutes later, ensuring both teams shared the spoils.
Match highlights
Aaronson's strike and Cunha's quick response
Aaronson outpaced Ayden Heaven and beat Senne Lammens to put Leeds ahead in the second half. However, Manchester United responded quickly with Cunha finishing smartly on the angle just 174 seconds later after being played through by substitute Joshua Zirkzee. The equalizer set up a frantic finale with chances for both sides as they pushed for a winner.
Close calls
Near misses and goalkeeping heroics
Cunha came closest for Manchester United when he hit the outside of the post from the edge of the box. Manchester United's Benjamin Sesko also missed a chance after firing wide from Zirkzee's cut-back. At the other end, Joel Piroe nearly scored with his first touch after coming off the bench but shot narrowly over.
Game dynamics
Leeds's defensive resilience and United's missed opportunities
Leeds held firm defensively, with goalkeeper Lucas Perri making a fine reflex stop from Leny Yoro's close-range effort. Manchester United showed some improvement from their previous draw against Wolves but still couldn't find a winner. The result leaves them with just one win in their last five Premier League games. Despite the draw, Leeds are now eight points clear of the relegation zone, while Ruben Amorim's side remain in touch with Champions League spots.
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2nd-longest unbeaten run for Leeds in Premier League
As per Opta, Leeds' seven-game unbeaten run (W2 D5) is their longest in the Premier League since between May/November 2001 under David O'Leary (13 games - W8 D5).
Points
Points summary of both teams
After 20 games, Amorim's Man United are 5th with 31 points. Notably, this was their 7th draw of the campaign (W8 L5). Besides scoring 34 goals, the Red Devils have conceded 30. On the other hand, Leeds are 16th with 22 points on board from 20 matches. Leeds recorded their 7th draw of the season (W5 D8).
Match stats
A look at the match stats
Visitors Man United owned 54.8% ball possession and owned an xG of 1.46. Amorim's side had just two shots on target from 15 attempts. Leeds with a possession worth 45.2% had three shots on target from 10 attempts. Both sides hit the woodwork once with the visiting team creating three big chances compared to Leeds' 1. Leeds edged past their rivals in terms of touches in the opposition box (25-22).
Information
Cunha helps Man United with his 4th goal this season
Former Wolves forward Cunha made his 99th appearance in the Premier League. He has raced to 33 goals (A14). Meanwhile, he owns 4 goals (A1) from 17 appearances for the Red Devils this season.
Numbers
Man United's clean sheet woes continue; Ugarte and Cunha excel
As per Squawka, Manchester United have gone 15 consecutive away games without a clean sheet for the first time ever in the Premier League. No player on the pitch between the two teams won more duels (10) or made more tackles (6) than Man United's Manuel Ugarte. Cunha has now either scored or assisted in each of his last three Premier League away games (2 goals, 1 assist).