Not just them.. the people on this forum underestimate the appeal of City globally.
I'm in New York. I've liked City since 2010-11.
Since then I've seen a major shift take place locally with how many people wear City shirts. Back in 2010's when I first became a fan.. I'd say Ronaldo real madrid, Beckham rag, Messi barca shirts were abundant.
With Agueroooo City shirts increased a little.. and it got a bigger bump when NYCFC started. When Pep was appointed and did the 100 point and 98 seasons.. it became bigger. Started seeing some Sane and KDB shirts.
After Haaland joined.. it's massively increased. Like honestly now it's like 250 Haaland City shirts to maybe 1 benzema or 1 messi shirt.
Can't speak to the rest of places, but we are bigger than they think in a lot of areas. Over the last 10 years.. I've seen maybe 4 dipper shirts, 0 gooner and 1 rag shirt which was 7-8 years ago.
Conversations have gone from who are Manchester City to oh you like them too huh? Yeah I'm a massive fan of xplayer.
There are even supporter clubs and bars where fans meet up:
https://www.newyorkskyblues.com
Quite a few friends of mine have been to the Etihad for an annual pilgrimage. We're not so small anymore!