Leeds United fully deserved their share of the points against Manchester United on Sunday.

The two sides played out a draw at Elland Road after Matheus Cunha swiftly responded to Brenden Aaronson’s opener. The equaliser was particularly irritating for Leeds, as a brief lapse in concentration after scoring allowed the Brazilian too much space to strike back with ease.

Daniel Farke cut a frustrated figure on the touchline, but overall he will be pleased with his team’s display, which extended their unbeaten Premier League run to seven matches.

However, any optimism surrounding Leeds’ form was barely reflected in the media coverage. The Whites were given minimal recognition on the latest edition of Match of the Day, continuing a familiar lack of respect.

Leeds Barely Mentioned After Manchester United Draw

The electric atmosphere at Elland Road has been a huge factor in Leeds’ push to avoid an immediate return to the Championship this season.

There is now a clear gap between Leeds and the relegation zone, with the Whites sitting eight points ahead of West Ham. That alone should have been enough to spark widespread praise and excitement around West Yorkshire.

Instead, Match of the Day predictably focused on Manchester United’s shortcomings, before showering praise on Cunha during their post-match analysis from LS11.

The contest itself was largely balanced, yet Leeds were afforded just 30 words of discussion from Shay Given. Even then, his comments were broad rather than specific to the performance or the draw.

“He was under pressure, Daniel Farke, and they trusted him and stuck by him. It’s seven unbeaten, eight points clear of the drop zone, and he’s doing a great job,” Given said.

Leeds United Could Benefit From Premier League Disregard

While many Leeds supporters would welcome more recognition from the wider footballing world, there may be advantages to flying under the radar.

At present, the Whites are among the Premier League’s most in-form sides and are quietly drifting away from relegation danger.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s resurgence is a clear example of how freedom and reduced pressure can boost performances—an approach that appears to be spreading throughout the Leeds squad.

The lack of external hype could be exactly what Farke needs to keep standards high and focus sharp, without the weight of a full-blown relegation narrative hanging over his players.