Fans convinced Jesse Marsch mocked Thomas Tuchel with passionate celebration after Leeds goal against Chelsea

LEEDS boss Jesse Marsch emulated Thomas Tuchel's dramatic celebration from last week as he ran down the touchline when his side took the lead against Chelsea this afternoon.

The Whites went ahead in the 33rd minute when Edouard Mendy's howler gifted Brenden Aaronson the easiest of tap-ins to put his side 1-0 up.

Marsch, 48, couldn't hide his sheer delight, sprinting down the touchline and pumping his fists in unadulterated glee.

The celebration was reminiscent of Tuchel's when Reece James put the Blues 2-1 up against Tottenham last week.

Leeds' American boss took a dig at his Chelsea counterpart during the week, insisting that he should have to serve a touchline ban following his red card last week.

After Tuchel was granted permission to be in the dugout for today's game, fans online were convinced that Marsch couldn't resist mocking him with his sprint down the line.

One wrote on social media: "nah marsch has full mocked tuchel here 😭😭"

While a second tweeted: "Jesse Marsch has that sauce, Volume 2."

A third added: "Jesse marsch mocking tuchel is one of the funniest things."

And another joked: "Tuchel’s going to be sacked by Marsch at this rate."

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When the prospect of Tuchel escaping a touchline ban was raised during the week, Marsch said: "That doesn’t seem right. I would be disappointed if that was allowed.

“A red card means you should not play the next match.

In theory, when the manager’s not there it’s an advantage. 

“I know his assistant Zsolt Low well - he has a brilliant football mind and no doubt will help out from there. 

“I have always assumed a red means the manager is suspended - maybe that’s the wrong assumption!"

Leeds went on to win 3-0, with efforts by Rodrigo and Jack Harrison adding to Aaronson's goal.

Kalidou Koulibaly was sent off late on, compounding a miserable afternoon for Tuchel and Co.