Premier League chief executive Richard Masters says it is “self-evident” the case around Manchester City’s 115 charges needs to be resolved for the good of the league.
An independent disciplinary commission is set to hear the case against City – who deny all charges – for allegedly breaching the Premier League’s financial rules, with some dating back to 2009.
In an interview with BBC sports editor Dan Roan, Masters said he thinks “it is time now for the case to resolve itself”.
When asked whether the case casts a shadow over the league, he said: “It’s been going on for a number of years and I think it’s self-evident that the case needs to be heard and answered.”
Masters said he “could not confirm” the specific date of City’s hearing. City were charged in February 2023.
However, BBC Sport understands the hearing is set to start next month, with the result possibly known early next year, as first reported by The Times, external.
Masters added: “When the case has been heard there will be a decision published and all the questions you would like me to answer will be answered as part of that process.”
In a separate legal case, City are also taking action against the Premier League over the organisation’s tightened rules over ‘fair’ sponsorship deals, but Masters said he was unable to comment as the processes are “entirely confidential”.
BBC Sport understands the result of that case is expected in the next few weeks.