That puts Big Sam ahead of Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate, who suffered another humiliation at the Riverside when his side crashed 3-0 to Aston Villa at the weekend.
Some reporters think Benitez could be offered the Newcastle job, should Big Sam taste defeat against Blackburn and Arsenal in the next two fixtures.
Harry Redknapp is in the top five because he is being tipped in certain circles as the next England manager.