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 breach – ing the Premier League’s financial rules, with some dating back to 2009.

In an interview with 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 selfevident 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.