Alan Pardew
Pardew might not be the most likeable manager in the world, but he has done a great job for Crystal Palace this season and even for Newcastle earlier. Most Newcastle fans will never admit it, but Alan Pardew was one of the people who did well with the club and was able to get the upper hand against Arsene. He might not have defeated them on a regular basis, but when his Newcastle side came back from four goals down to draw 4-4 against the Gunners, you could be sure that he gave Arsene a few nightmares after that.