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United improved, Solskjaer finally sacked (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

allied

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'united' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

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(Other definitions for allied that I've seen before include "Connected, related" , "Joined together for a purpose" , "in concert" , "Joined for mutual benefit" , "Affiliated" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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