Sunderland defender John Mensah has seen his red card in Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Liverpool rescinded by the English Football Association.

The Ghana international was dismissed after tangling with Reds striker Luis Suarez eight minutes from time at the Stadium of Light.

That saw Mensah incur a one-match suspension but the Black Cats opted to appeal the decision and that has proved successful.

Mensah will now be available to manager Steve Bruce for the visit to Manchester City after the international break on April 3.

"We thank the Football Association for considering our appeal," Bruce told the club's official website. "Naturally we are delighted he will be available for the game against Manchester City."