Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is "happy" that a hearing into the 115 charges facing the club will begin soon.
An independent disciplinary commission is set to hear the case against City over alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules, with some dating back to 2009.
BBC Sport understands the hearing is set to start in September with the result possibly known early next year, as first reported by the Times, external.
City have denied all charges and say they are supported by a "body of irrefutable evidence".
"I am happy it starts soon and hopefully it finishes soon for the benefit of all of us," Guardiola said.