A HEARING to examine 115 Premier League charges against Manchester City will begin on Monday, according to reports this afternoon.

City were referred to an independent commission by the league in February last year over alleged breaches of top-flight financial rules.

They are also accused of failing to co-operate with the league’s investigation into those alleged rule breaches.

City, who won a fourth consecutive Premier League title in May, have always strenuously denied the charges, and did not comment on the reports that the hearing would start next week when contacted by the PA news agency today, citing the confidential nature of the process.

At the time the charges were laid, City said they welcomed the opportunity for an independent commission “to impartially consider the comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence that exists in support of our position.”

The club added: “As such, we look forward to this matter being put to rest once and for all.”

The charges against City relate to the reporting of financial information, the submission of details of manager and player pay information and a club’s responsibility as a Premier League member to adhere to Uefa’s financial regulations and to the league’s own profitability and sustainability rules (PSR).