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Manchester City will have a great chance of winning the Champions League under Pep Guardiola, according to Sky Sports pundit Thierry Henry. City have confirmed that Bayern Munich coach Guardiola will succeed current boss Manuel Pellegrini when the Chileans contract expires this summer.Henry, who played under Guardiola during his time at Barcelona, thinks the 45-year-old will bring the same type of success to the Etihad as he did during his four years in charge of his hometown club. Guardiola has won 19 trophies during his career And that means Guardiola helping to guide City to success in the Champions League, a tournament which they have struggled to make an impact in during recent seasons.In contrast Guardiola, who will join City on a three-year deal, won Europes premier club competition on two occasions while manager of Barcelona.People always said it was an easy job at Barcelona, it wasnt an easy job at Barcelona, trust me, Henry told Sky Sports News HQ.After my first season [the season before Guardiola took charge], it was very difficult, the fans were really unhappy because we did not win everything. Guardiolas stats compared to current Man City boss Manuel Pellegrinis But he was from there and people were patient with him. But I can assure you that what he brought was outstanding. Now to compare the two teams - he is going to come to a team that can play already with players that have won stuff with experience.So its pretty similar. The thing that I hope he can do if Man City does not win the Champions League this year, I think in the three years they will be very close to winning it. Pep Guardiola will be the guy who can attract any player in the world that wants to be coached by him Thierry Henry Guardiola will not be afraid to give youth a chance when he takes over at City, as he did at both the Nou Camp and more recently the Allianz Arena, says Henry.At my time at Barca, he put on the field through the ranks of the youth team the likes of Pedro and [Sergio] Busquets. Bojan was already there, also Jeffren - and I am not going to name all of them as it is a long list, said the former Arsenal and Barca forward. Guardiolas league record as a manager He did the same with Bayern Munich and I would like to think that obviously he is going to bring some big names, because he has the resources.But he is not scared of bringing young talent through, whether they are in the academy or young talent in Europe that will not be a big deal of money, like Kingsley Coman, who is now at Bayern Munich. Thierry Henry played under Guardiola during their time together at Barcelona However, as well as handing youngsters opportunities in the first team, Guardiola will also look to attract some of Europes finest players to City over the next few years.Obviously if you are a Man City fan right now, you can dream about having some great players, Henry said.Not only because it is a great club and you have the resources, but Pep Guardiola will be the guy who can attract any player in the world that wants to be coached by him. Guardiola has won everything as a manager Guardiolas appointment at City, though, has only served to increase the pressure on their rivals at Old Trafford, and in particular Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal, according to Henry.They already have, historically, a great man in charge and Van Gaal is still there, he said.Now if they decide to go for someone, is Jose Mourinho going to be the answer? Laurent Blanc could also be a good shout as he is doing ever so well at Paris Saint-Germain and he played there and the fans loved him there, and still love him. Guardiolas appointment puts a bit of pressure on Manchester United And what about Ryan Giggs? He has been on the bench and waiting for his opportunity to come, and why not?But Van Gaal is still there and that puts a bit of pressure on Manchester United seeing that Pep Guardiola goes to Manchester City. But you have to be careful who you take, as we know with Van Gaal, sometimes big names do not guarantee you success right from the very start. Also See: Pep to replace Pellegrini Nicholas questions City timing What will Guardiola bring? Guardiola to Man City recap Len Dawson Super Bowl Jersey . Laudrup revealed Thursday he was notified of his dismissal in "the briefest of letters which gave no reasons why such hasty and final action was deemed necessary. Sammy Watkins Super Bowl Jersey . -- An ugly goal by Nick Bonino helped the Anaheim Ducks overcome the defensive-minded Phoenix Coyotes on a night when their ragged power play continued to struggle. http://www.thechiefsshoponline.com/Youth-Christian-Okoye-Chiefs-Jersey/ . Emery skated the length of the ice and fought an unwilling Holtby during the third period of the Flyers 7-0 loss Friday night in Philadelphia. He was given 29 penalty minutes, including a game misconduct. 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Griffin was on a stationary bike off to the side Wednesday as the winless Browns (0-10) continued preparing for Sundays home game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.Griffin has been sidelined since breaking the coracoid bone in his shoulder at the end of a running play in the fourth quarter of the Sept. 11 loss to the Eagles.Theres no guarantee RG3 will play in any of Clevelands last six games, but the Browns would like to take another look at the 26-year-old to see if he can be their starter next season and beyond.Once he begins practicing, the Browns will have 21 days to decide whether to take Griffin off injured reserve and put him on the active roster.Griffin ssigned a two-year, $15 million contract in March with the Browns, who were willing to give him a chance to revive his career after his four-year stint with Washington, which began so spectacularly, ended with his release earlier this year.dddddddddddd.Griffin overcame a serious knee injury while he was with the Redskins, but he lost his starting job last season to Kirk Cousins and didnt play a single snap.With Griffin on their roster, Cleveland passed on a chance to take Carson Wentz in the draft and traded the No. 2 overall pick to Philadelphia.Griffins injury was the first of several key ones for the Browns, who have been forced to play six quarterbacks. Rookie Cody Kessler, who was benched in favor of veteran Josh McCown in the second half last week against Baltimore, will start against the Steelers.---For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '