Pep Guardiola is happy the hearing into the 115 charges facing Manchester City starts soon and hopes there will be a swift conclusion for everyone’s sake.
The champions are continuing their quest for an unprecedented fifth straight crown under a cloud, having won two titles since Premier League charges they vehemently deny were laid in February 2023.
An independent commission is set to rule on the charges at some stage this season, with recent reports saying the hearing could begin as early as mid-September.