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'Toothless' Manchester United lacked the 'imagination' and 'creativity' to beat Villarreal in the Europa League final, says Rio Ferdinand.... who insists they just 'weren't good enough'

Rio Ferdinand says Manchester United were lacking 'imagination and creativity' against Villarreal on Wednesday night.

The Red Devils failed to end their four year wait for a trophy after losing the Europa League final in a dramatic penalty shootout that came down to David DeGea.

Speaking about the game as a whole, Ferdinand said United failed to take the game by the scruff of the neck after Edinson Cavani scored and said they relied too much on individuals.

Manchester United lost the Europa League final to Villarreal on Wednesday night

Speaking after the game, Ferdinand said: 'Listen, Man United have relied on individuals to come up with the trump card.