Sunderland midfielder Yann M'Vila will be available to make his Premier League debut against Norwich despite being sent off at the weekend.

The 25-year-old France international, who joined the club on a season-long loan deal from Rubin Kazan last week, was dismissed for a headbutt during the Under-21s' 3-1 win over Norwich on Sunday.

A statement said: "Yann M'Vila will be available to make his debut against Norwich City this weekend.

"M'Vila made a loan move to the Stadium of Light last week and will be in contention to make his senior bow against the Canaries.

"The midfielder received a red card whilst playing for the Under-21 side on Sunday. However, any sanction applies to the U21 competition only."